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What to do if you spot strange white bumps on body that can also be found on private parts

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Published 10:07 23 Mar 2025 GMT

What to do if you spot strange white bumps on body that can also be found on private parts

So you've spotted some unfamiliar white bumps on your skin... what to do now?

Brenna Cooper

Brenna Cooper

So you've noticed a bunch of unfamiliar white bumps springing up around your lips and other areas... here's what you need to do.

Spotting any new or unexpected lumps and bumps on your body can understandably be a little concerning, particularly if they pop up in your genital region.

But hold on panicking, booking an appointment at your nearest clinic or texting any recent intimate partners just yet, as you may be dealing with a completely harmless and non-transmittable condition.

The appearance of these bumps may leave you concerned if they show up in certain areas (Getty Stock Image)
The appearance of these bumps may leave you concerned if they show up in certain areas (Getty Stock Image)

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As there's a chance you're simply dealing with Fordyce spots.

What are Fordyce spots?

Named after American dermatologist Dr John Addison Fordyce, the man who first described the condition in 1896, Fordyce spots occur when the oil (sebaceous) glands in our skin become enlarged.

According to Heathline, these spots are a completely 'natural part of your anatomy' and show up in around 70 to 80 percent of adults.

So in other words, they're nothing special.

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The bumps typically appear on the lips, but are also known to show up on the penis, foreskin or scrotum, or the labia of the vagina. Rarely, spots which appear on the penis can bleed during intercourse.

While harmless, the spots do cause some worry due to their resemblance to other skin conditions like Molluscum contagiosum, milium cysts, epidermoid cysts, genital warts or herpes - which is likely what led you here.

Can you get rid of Fordyce spots?

In most cases Fordyce spots will usually sort themselves out, however, there are ways to have them removed should you wish.

Fordyce spots on the lips (Getty Stock Image)
Fordyce spots on the lips (Getty Stock Image)

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So if you're looking to take more aggressive action against these pesky bumps, here's what you can do, according to Cleveland Clinic:

  • Cryotherapy - also known as cold therapy, this treatment uses extreme temperatures to destroy the bumps by freezing them. It can cause discomfort or mild pain in the area.
  • Electrodesiccation - where an electric current is used to destroy the tissue.
  • Laser skin resurfacing - light beams which remove thin layers of skin. It can take up to three weeks to heal.
  • Micro-punch surgery - a small instrument is used to 'punch' and remove the affected tissue.

If the above treatments sound a little invasive or daunting, there's also specialised topical treatments which you can purchase - typically a cream containing some form of retinoid - which should clear up your concerns in a couple of weeks.

Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock Image

Topics: Health

Brenna Cooper
Brenna Cooper

Brenna Cooper is a journalist at LADbible. She graduated from the University of Sheffield with a degree in History, followed by an NCTJ accredited masters in Journalism. She began her career as a freelance writer for Digital Spy, where she wrote about all things TV, film and showbiz. Her favourite topics to cover are music, travel and any bizarre pop culture.

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