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Hi i squeezed fodyce spots on my penis, now it will not heal and is in a constant state of repair, the skin does not know how to heal and it leaves a bump under and over the skin, will this need surgery?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Fordyce: An injury of this nature would unlikely need surgery. Keep clean and dry. Try not to touch the area. Also, wear a supporter on tight underwear. This should heal.

Answered 1/22/2020

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A member asked:

Hi i squeezed fodyce spots on my penis, now it will not heal and is in a constant state of repair, the skin does not know how to heal and it leaves a bump under and over the skin, will this need surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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