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I suffer from fordyce spots on my privatest. a larger more visible one popped up.it looks the same but more raised, concerns? could this be a std?
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Probably not ...: Fordyce's spots are ectopic sebacesous glands, their shape & size may change over time just like sebaceous glands of hair follicles, & require no Rx as long as being asymptomatic. Would it become STD-related? No. However, the skin with Fordyce's spots may become infected with HPV, herpes, etc. just like the usual skin. But, a direct inspection is needed to confirm what you concern. So see Doc ...
Answered 7/15/2015
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