Fordyce Spots Home Remedies Part 1

Welcome back everyone, today I am going to go through some home remedies and treatment options available for Fordyce Spots.

I will break this post into two as there are a lot of options available some of which work and some that don't.

If you missed my previous introductory post on Fordyce Spots it is available at the link below;

http://penisenlargementandhealth.blogspot.ie/2015/12/fordyce-spots-what-are-they.html 

Dietary Changes

As I have mentioned previously, Fordyce Spots are as a result of oil producing glands.

To reduce the amount of oil being produced by the skin avoid the following;

Smoking

Alcohol

Unhealthy Fatty Foods - i.e. french fries, burgers etc.

Preserved or processed food.

Ensure you have a diet rich in the following;

Fresh fruit and veg - garlic and broccoli in particular are known to cleanse the blood - if you don't like garlic I suggest you take a supplement of it.

Water - lots of water, at least 2-3 liters per day.

Healthy Fatty Foods - fish

I have personally tried this and I have found a large reduction in the size and prominence of the spots. Its not a miracle cure but sticking to a good diet definitely helps make them less noticeable

Toothpaste Method

The toothpaste method involves rubbing a very light about of toothpaste onto the spots on a daily basis for 2 to 4 weeks. What tends to happen is that the toothpaste will dry out the spots and cause the skin to peels - this can be painful.

It does definitely reduce the size and prominence of the spots in the short term and I have heard of many cases of good long term results, however, in my own personal experience they do tend to return once the treatment is stopped. 

If you really want to give it a try make sure you moisturize daily to ensure the skin doesn't crack too much and cut back the frequency of application after the 4 weeks to see if you can maintain the results. 

Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil is a cheap, widely available treatment option. Again similar to the toothpaste method it does dry out the skin and reduce the size of the spots. Along with this, tea tree oil tends to cleanse the pore as it is a natural antiseptic.

Salicylic Acid Washes or Creams - I really recommend this

A lot of acne is treated using face washes etc. which contain Salicylic Acid as a key ingredient.

I have used acne face washes such as Clean and Clear in the shower followed by using a facial cleanser again by Clean and Clear applied using a cotton pad. This routine needs to be repeated daily!

The Salicyclic Acid helps with the removal of layers of dead skin cells which can reduce the appearance of Fordyce Spots.

I personally have had good results with this combined with dietary changes.

The only caveat is that you need to be strict, consistent and structured in your approach otherwise it may not be effective.

In my next post I will cover some of the other Home Remedies available for the treatment of Fordyce Spots! Until then :)

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Fordyce Spots Treatments

Welcome back everyone, today I am going to go through some professional treatment options available for Fordyce Spots.

If you missed my previous introductory post on Fordyce Spots it is available at the link below;

http://penisenlargementandhealth.blogspot.ie/2015/12/fordyce-spots-what-are-they.html 

CO2 Vaporizing Laser Treatment

CO2 Vaporizing laser treatments can diminish the appearance of Fordyce Spots with no residual Fordyce papules in the area. This treatment is done under a local anaesthetic. The only downside is that it can produce some scarring which if serious could look as bad as the Fordyce Spots themselves! Apart from that it is a very expensive treatment and can cost over $1000.

For more information on CO2 Laser Treatment on Fordyce Spots, there is a report available at the link below which documents results from treatment on Fordyce Spots on patient’s lips. 


Ocampo-Candiani J, Villarreal-Rodríguez A, Quiñones-Fernández AG, Herz-Ruelas ME, Ruíz-Esparza J.

Treatment of Fordyce spots with CO2 laser.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12859392

Pulse Dye Laser

Pulse Dye laser uses an intense burst of yellow light onto the skin, which is absorbed by the skin’s blood vessels. This process causes the vessels to coagulate, reabsorbing into the body in a normal healing process.

This treatment usually does not cause scarring which leads it to be relatively expensive, you will likely need 5 to 6 treatments at over $100 a go.

Pulse Dye Laser is usually very similar treatment that is used for thread veins, scarring etc.

Hyfrecation

Hyfrecation is a very good option for people as it is both effective and relatively low cost. Essentially, a local anaesthetic is applied to the penis and then the dermatologist takes an electric needle, a hyfrecator that emits an electric current into each prominent gland.

After the treatment scabs form over the glands that shocks are applied to. The scabs should be completely gone in 3 to 4 weeks and there usually is a notable reduction in the Fordyce Spot visibility.

Treatment cost can vary from $25 to $150 depending the quantity being treated. This “solution” will likely reduce the visibility of the Fordyce Spots by 80 – 90% but will not remove them completely, which for most people is more than adequate. The only downside is than it does tend to be painful, but it is worth it, if the appearance of Fordyce Spots are bothering you.

Gels, Creams and Chemical Peels

Tretinoin gel (Retin-A) is normally used as a topical acne treatment, but may also be and effective treatment for Fordyce Spots if applied daily. Tretinoin gel should be used in conjunction with an alpha hydroxyl agent, which can be purchased over the counter. From my experience and from what I have heard from others, the condition can in some cases return once the treatment is finished.

Trichloroacetic chemical peels strip the skin off the spots improving the appearance of the spots significantly. Chemical peels can be particularly aggressive so you will need to ensure that your genitalia is moisturized. While it is effective in eliminating the spots when treated with chemical peel products, once the treatment is halted, there is high probably that you will experience a recurrence of the condition. 

Liquid Nitrogen Freezing

Another option is Liquid Nitrogen Freezing, I am not going to go through this option in detail as I do no recommend it.

This is the same treatment used to remove warts and can cause nerve damage if done too aggressively.

So there you go, if you would like any more information on any treatment in particular please do leave a comment. In my next post I will cover some of the home remedies available for the treatment of Fordyce Spots. Until then!

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Fordyce Spots

Fordyce Spots

Fordyce Spots are present in between 50 - 80% of the population and most commonly occur on the lips or the penis and usually begin to appear in puberty or early adulthood. (1)

For the purpose of this post and future posts on the issue of Fordyce Spots I will be focusing on the penis.

So what are Fordyce Spots?

Well, Fordyce spots are small raised, pale red, yellow-white or skin-colored bumps or spots that appear on the shaft of the penis, first discovered by John Addison Fordyce who first described them clinically in a medical journal.

What causes Fordyce Spots?

Fordyce spots are caused by sebum, or oil, under the skin. Usually, this oil is secreted into a hair follicle but because these sebaceous glands lack any hair, the sebum tends to get trapped, resulting in these bumps.
Although not yet proven it appears as though Fordyce spots are hereditary.

Should I be worried?

Absolutely not. Although they are a concern due to cosmetic reasons, Fordyce spots are not contagious or harmful to yourself or others. The main area of concern with Fordyce spots is the embarrassment they may cause if noticed by a sexual partner - Just as a side note - most women will not even notice them and if they do its pretty easy to explain. Women also get them on their lips and vagina also.

Treatment Options?

There are a number of treatment options available, some of which are cheap and cheerful, others are expensive (some are ridiculously expensive). In my next post I will cover some options available for home remedies to professional treatments, both of which can produce positive results!

Until next time!:)

(1) - Ruth Holt, Graham Roberts and Crispian Scully. ABC of Oral Health: Oral Health and Disease. BMJ: British Medical Journal , Vol. 320, No. 7250 (Jun. 17, 2000) , pp. 1652-1655

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