Fordyce Spots, Benign Male Organ Bumps, May Cause Concern
by John Dugan OwnerWhen wanting to impress a date, men take special care to ensure
that their hair is in place, their clothes emphasize their best qualities and
that they are at their most presentable – and that includes making sure their
member is at its most presentable. Sometimes, however, there may be something
about their manhood’s physical appearance which can give a partner pause, such
as male organ bumps. Often male organ bumps, such as those known as Fordyce
spots, are totally benign and not a male organ health issue at all, but a
partner may not know this. Sometimes men also feel self-conscious about having
Fordyce spots. So what should a man do about these harmless male organ bumps?
Learn more
The first thing is for a man
to learn a little more about Fordyce spots.
To start at the beginning,
Fordyce spots are small (1mm to 3mm) pale bumps that can appear in men on the
manhood and/or sacks, in women on the female organ, and in either gender on the
lips. Some people describe them as resembling very small grains of rice, and
they are easier to see when the skin is stretched tight (and so more likely to
show up on a tumescent member than a soft one). Often they are almost invisible
and many men may be unaware that they have them. (An estimated 20% of men have
Fordyce spots on their member or sacks.) As noted before, they are essentially
harmless, although they may itch at times.
These spots appear because a
little excess oil has become trapped in the sebaceous glands, rather than being
secreted onto a hair follicle as usual. Fordyce spots may be more common during
adolescence, suggesting that hormonal and metabolic imbalances can play a
factor. Other common triggers are stress and anxiety. Typically, they go away
after two or three weeks, but they also tend to come back often; in some guys,
it may seem like they always have these male organ bumps.
Explaining to a partner
about Fordyce spots may put their concerns to rest. However, some men may still
feel uncomfortable about having these “blemishes” and so may want to find a treatment
for them.
Treatment
There are several possible
treatment options for men concerned about Fordyce spots.
- Dietary
changes. Some doctors believe that eating foods that are high in
antioxidants can help decrease the excess oil that causes the spots to form. In
addition, asparagus and garlic are thought by some to help control these oils.
Some natural medicine specialists believe that applying lemon extract directly
to the skin may be of benefit.
- Chemical
peels. Some dermatologists suggest a chemical peel for removing
Fordyce spots. In these cases, a mixture is added to the skin, allowed to dry
and then removed, taking the top few layers of skin with it. However, the newly
exposed skin is likely to be red and very sensitive, so it may not be worth the
cost.
- Lasers. Pulse
dye lasers have been used, but the success of this expensive option depends on
several factors, including age and hue of skin.
- Cryotherapy. Freezing
the spots off is also an option, if performed by a professional. However, this
could result in skin tissue damage.
Because of the risks
associated with many of these options, a man should consider treatment only if
the presence of Fordyce spots causes him genuine difficulties in relationships,
self-esteem or emotional well-being.
If male organ bumps from
Fordyce spots cause itching, regular application of a top notch male organ
health oil (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically
proven mild and safe for skin) may help. Select an oil which contains
a combination of moisturizing agents, such as shea butter and vitamin E. In
addition, an oil with a powerful antioxidant, such as alpha lipoic acid, may be
of benefit in helping to lessen Fordyce spots’ effects.
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