Dr. Abigail Waldman, MD FAAD on Instagram: "Fordyce spots are small, yellow-white bumps that appear on the genitals and lips. They are caused by enlarged sebaceous glands and are often confused with genital warts or other STDs. I once had a patient come to me in residency and wanted me to treat every single one on his scrotum since he was convinced they were an STD 馃槵 They are usually asymptomatic but can be itchy. They are benign, and don鈥檛 require treatment but can be treated with retinoids or
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Dr. Abigail Waldman, MD FAAD on Instagram: "Fordyce spots are small, yellow-white bumps that appear on the genitals and lips. They are caused by enlarged sebaceous glands and are often confused with genital warts or other STDs. I once had a patient come to me in residency and wanted me to treat every single one on his scrotum since he was convinced they were an STD 馃槵 They are usually asymptomatic but can be itchy. They are benign, and don鈥檛 require treatment but can be treated with retinoids or
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