Korean J Dermatol.  2008 Nov;46(11):1555-1557.

Fordyce's Spots on the Penile Shaft: An Unusual Localization

• Kim SK
• Kim YC

Abstract

Fordyce's spots are ectopically located sebaceous glands, and these are clinically characterized by multiple pinhead- sized whitish or yellowish papules. Although the condition is not generally considered to be pathological, there are some problematic cases that have significant cosmetic concerns. These spots are usually located at different sites inside the oral cavity, and mainly at the upper lip and buccal mucosa. However, they occasionally occur on the areola, glans penis and labia minor. We herein report on a case of Fordyce's spots on the penile shaft because this condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of lichen nitidus.

Keyword

Fordyce's spot; Penile shaft

MeSH Terms

Cosmetics
Diagnosis, Differential
Lichen Nitidus
Lip
Male
Mouth
Mouth Mucosa
Penis
Sebaceous Glands
Cosmetics