Fordyce spots

[dean_231]

hi will Fordyce spots ever go or will they always be there?

[space_ghost]

ive had these babies as well.. you can get them LASERED off. with what i beleive are called CO2 lasers but there wayyyyyy to exspenisive i think a allmost one grand but im not sure and plus i heard they just come back like in a years worth of time (sometimes)  remeber that its just built up oil in skin.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

These are sebaceous glands , so they could incraese or decrease in time; so when they are small in size you would not probably be able to see them - but they do not entirely disappear.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Regards.

[dean_231]

hi u didnt really answer my question will it go away on its own?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

'Fordyce spots are small (1-5mm) bright red or purple papules that can appear on the glans, shaft or scrotum and usually affect younger men. They may occur as a solitary lesion, but frequently appear in crops of 50 to 100. They are painless and not itchy, but may cause embarrassment because of their appearance, or a fear that they might be sexually transmitted. '

From childhood to adults, Fordyce’s Condition increases. Men are more likely to develop the condition with almost 90 percent of adult men having the condition. The condition can appear either as a single lesion or in a symmetrical group of up to fifty. The spots are typically two to five mm in diameter. The growth of the lesions will not affect surrounding tissue.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fordyce's_spot

Vaporising laser treatments such as CO2 laser or electro desiccation have been used with some success in diminishing the appearance of this condition if they are of cosmetic concern. However, most doctors consider this a normal physiological phenomenon and advise against treatment.

Sometimes a doctor will prescribe TCA chemical peels, although as soon as treatment is stopped Fordyce’s Condition will return. The condition can also be removed with laser vaporization. Diathermy or liquid nitrogen freezing can also sometimes be used to remove the condition.

If the symptoms still persist, consult your skin specialist or dermatologist.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Regards.