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How can I tell ¬the difference between HPV and Fordyce spots?

How can I tell ¬the difference between HPV and Fordyce spots?

I have an issue where I received protected oral sex (condom covered) and I already have fordyce spots.  I shaved my shaft last month and this seemed to irritate the Fordyce spots.

Long story short, I have one Fordyce spot (out of the many ) that is a little larger than the others.  It may always have been, but I may be examining myself too closely.   It still appears the same as the others (and still appears to be below the skin, it’s so small it’s hard to know for sure).  The only difference is it is a little bigger and can actually be felt.  It seems to have a hard center like a blocked follicle.

I guess my questions are as follows:

1. Obviously the risk of HPV related genital warts from protected oral sex is very low, but theoretically possible.  I assume there is no substitute for a doctor looking at me.  Is this something that a competent general practioner should help me with or do I need to go to a STD clinic?

2. Is there any easy way for a layman like myself to visibly figure this out?  It’s extremely likely that this is a Fordyce spot or a hair follicle that got irritated from shaving…

Best and thanks!
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1. In theory tomorrow you could wake up to the sun going supernova, but we both know it's not going to happen just like HPV from oral sex, espcially protected oral sex.

2. No, if concerned see your Dr and let him/her refer you if they feel it is necessary.
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