Will Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide help to cure fordyce spots present in penis?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have what I believe to be Fordyce's spots on my penis. Should I be using Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide down there? I am a 30 year old male.

Please help.

Answer 1

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Please add a photo of the affected area to make sure of the diagnosis.

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Answer 2

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Yes, these are quite normal findings, a few prominent sebaceous glands that have no hair follicles. In fact nearly all the people have it. There is no need for interference. If you are insisting on treating it, CO2 laser is the best choice. Other options include photodynamic therapy and trichloroacetic acid (TCA).

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Kindly consult a specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent.

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Answer 3

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No, they are not going away as I told you they are normal findings. They only appear when the skin is stretched. You better accept them.

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Answer 4

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CO2 laser is one cessation in a few minutes followed by a couple of days as a recovery, TCA is the same but its recovery may be as long as one week if the dermatologist applies some sort of CROSS technique. Another cessation may be needed after 2 to 3 weeks.

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Answer 5

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Adapalene (retinoids) cream may be helpful but it is very weak.

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Answer 6

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Adapalene is applied topically once at bedtime for one month, if no improvement occurred, you better try another modality.

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