fordyce spots, will they ever go away?!!

Well, its reassuring that its so common.  I started getting them when i was 13 and didn't lose my virginity til i was 19 because i was scared of the reaction i might get from girls.   I've had 7 sexual partners and not one of them has ever asked.  I didn't even know what they were til recently and i'm 34 years old now.  They can dent your confidence IF you let them.  My advice is to talk about it before you sleep with someone and reassure them that its not an STD, not contagious and nothing to do with your hygiene.  From my research, nobody knows what causes it but its probably genetic.  There is no 'cure' (because its not a disease) and no laser treatment, chemical skin peel or cream will ever get rid of them.  So save your money, talk to your partner and get on living your lives without worrying about it.

I started getting the spots when I was 11, same time I hit puberty.. spots have got worse and worse, finally built up the courage to tell my guardian.. going in to the doctor in 3 days, is there f*****g anything that 100% works on this sh*t? hit me at sean0wns@hotmail.com

Simple answer is no.  Your doctor will tell you the same.  He/she will probably not recommend any treatment because its not a health issue, its just cosmetic.  Admittedly, it its a pretty bad looking cosmetic issue but as far as i can tell there's no treatment that completely works.  Laser treatment is expensive and painful and before long they'll come back.  You will have to learn to live with them but i believe if you change your diet and keep that area clean, they will become less prominant.  Thats all you can do.

this my man is where i can help. fordyce spots DO go away on their own BUT a routine MUST be followed. leave your penis alone for a whole month whilst cleaning it with clean and clear deep cleans and oxy10 facewash  every so often, say every thrid day, use a pumas stone on it, gently mind!  the spots will fade, slowly. they take three months usually to go away so start now and come april you can have a clean penis   hope this helped

I have the same problem but what I want 2 know is can they be cleared?

I master bait 2 times a day is that the cause If so I'm willing to stop this and take ur advice?

To all the Men: The way i see it is that even though yes we have these pimple on are penis/lips  and yes we would like to not have them but we do ive only just found out myself and ive got head/oral sex from my Ex Ex partner when i had these strange pimples as i called them she never noticed them and i got complimented on my penis and the way it was not any bad words of embarrisment and she noticed and im not letting this small thing get in the way of my sex life and most importantly my love life as i lost the love of my life as i didnt commint cuz i though i had WARTS and didnt want to hurt or give it to her ....now i know  ill be doing all i can to get her back :) think of it Ribbed effect without a rubber ;) oh and it common to so not like im a freak far from it I going to be using my penis just as much as if i dint have it :) oh and if a girl happens to mention it be confedent and be proud of it and they will know it aint no STI as it aint :) If you really want to get it treated go for it but try be confident as you are everything happens for a reasion dont let this ruin your life enjoy it and forget you have it a you will be having sex in no time beleive me :P

I have these bumps as well and got them when i was about 13. I am now 20 and can say that girls don't even notice them. I have had sex gotten oral and everything and no one has ever said anything about them. Just be confident and if they ask tell the truth. If you cant help having them then they will understand. For everyone who thinks its because you masturbate too much that is false.

If you're worried about fordyce (little white spots appearing), take time to read this and hopefully it will ease your mind

Your bodies are covered in skin, your skin is covered in pores....pores produce natural oils to stop your skin drying out known as "sebum", these little spots are known as "sebaceous pores" coming from the word "sebum", basically foreskin, labia (vagina lips), aerola (the ring around nipples) and the lips on your face are all skin that needs to stretch, and so they naturally produce alot of sebum which can build up in the pores creating these little bumps. Another factor may be puberty...horemones telling your body to get ready for some fun (and also teens tend to wash less and sit in dark dingy rooms, flashing on webcams and masturbating all day hehe)

Is it anything to worry about? NO, most guys have them, alot of girls have them and honestly they're nothing special. If you're still worried about a girl or boy "freaking out" at the sight of them, just talk about it before hand...chances are they have them too.

So you want them to go?, The only thing i'd suggest is wash....as normal, have a shower every day (maybe twice if you're stinky :p). I wouldnt advise using any "products" as skin in these places is very sensitive and i'd rather have a few barely noticable bumps than burn myself, irritating them further. There are laser treatments avaliable but they're expensive and painful and dont last for very long.

What you should never do is squeeze them, however fun and satisfying that may be....all you're doing is risking exposure to bacteria, once bacteria gets inside, those pores can form "sebaceous cysts" which can grow HUGE basically they're big hard lumps of pus, still curable, but yucky...and scarring. Scarring of the penis is especially bad, why?.
Lift your arm directly up, imagine that is your penis (bare with me), now imagine that on the inside of your arm...the skin is tighter because you have a big scar on it...what that does is bend your arm at your elbow...well, same for your penis. In some extreme cases a scarred penis can bend at 90 degrees when erect, making it impossible to have sex without corrective surgeory. The corrective surgeory involves cutting a triangle wedge out of the other side of your penis and pulling the skin and muscle together to straighten it out, it can be fixed...but you may lose an inch. So yeah, if you have been squeezing...stop :P

Finally, if they start changing size, or colour...or become painful, thats when you should be going to the doctors.

hi im 16 almost 17 and i havent had sex iv read over what all of yous have said and im think im ready to have a girl friend and have sexual activity  iv looked at what yous have serguested and im going to clean masterbate less thank you iv been getting very depressed i told my dad he told me to go to the docter but the docter told me there was no cure which increased my depression but guys and girls have really uplifted me thanks

do girls mind about the spots i have quite a few of them

They're called Fordyce Spots, my friend. Or probably so.  They're little pockets of oil, mostly from overactive oil glands. That shouldn't scare you either, because it's the type of oil that keeps your skin nice and soft. They are extremely common and men. Trust me, they are harmless. I've tried picking at some of the larger ones, and it's as painful as it is pointless. If you really, really want them gone, they do have skin products and such, but there's no real need. If you need more information, here's a link. They also have treatment options.
Have fun! And keep it safe.

Im 25 and have had them since i was 13 mine are only on my testicles with the exeption of 3 in a row under the head of my penis.. No sexual parter has ever noticed them so I dont worry about them if you go see a dermatologist they should be able to help you out. This effects about 80% of men in some way and it is genetic, so telling your parents you want to see a doctor shouldnt be so hard considering your father probally has them too.

 

im 17 and dont masturbate much but i have these. they are depressing me

I feel your pain man. I've got the same problem and everything. It worries me too. I'm 17 and still a virgin cause I'm scared of what girls will think about them. I wish i knew a way to get rid of them to help us both. Good luck man.