penis spots

[dean_231]

hi i have lots and lots of spots on my penis im kinda worried what they r im a virgin so i know it isnt any thing really bad im 19 they have little hairs from them and they are really visable and im worried what girls will think as i said there are lots they feel like a grain of sand if u roll them they dont hurt bleed itch i forget there some times but then notice them i dont want to go to the doctors i know i should but i but i dont want any 1 2 know i been on alot of sites i seen pics and they look like folicle spots or fordcyce i want to know if they will ever go awa thanks if any 1 can reply :P:D

[dean_231]

hi u u said ask more questions if i have them well i got a few will they ever go away and can i still masturbate with out it making it worse

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

It looks like you are talking about Fordyce spots which are present normally on penis. Fordyce spots are small,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. They may bleed if injured or even during intercourse.So pls avoid picking them up.

Treatment of Fordyce spots includes CO2 laser or electro desiccation, TCA chemical peels(temporary treatment),diathermy or laser vaporization.Treatment is only necessary only if they are causing any trouble or the patient is feeling embarrassed because of their appearance.Otherwise they should be left as such.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.