Fordyce spots are asymptomatic, which means they aren't painful or irritating though sometimes they can be itchy. They are flesh-colored, but can also be red if they're on your penis. Fordyce spots are not a sexually transmitted infection and are not contagious.
How do you stop Fordyce spots from spreading?
You can follow these measures to take care of the Fordyce spots:
- Avoid scratching the area to prevent worsening of the situation.
- Avoid using any chemicals to treat spots.
- Avoid greasy creams because they can further obstruct the sebum glands.
- Avoiding excessive heat, humidity, or stress help some people.
Why did I suddenly get Fordyce spots?
The symptoms of Fox-Fordyce disease may appear suddenly usually following conditions of heat, humidity or friction. The disease is characterized by an eruption of multiple, small, raised bumps on the skin near the apocrine glands.
