Yellow Spot on Foreskin: Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor
Yellowish penile lesions differential:
- Fordyce Spots: Ectopic sebaceous glands; asymptomatic, 1–3 mm, yellow-white; benign.
- Sebaceous Hyperplasia: Enlarged glands; similar appearance.
- Balanitis: Inflammation (poor hygiene, Candida, irritants) → yellow exudate, erythema, soreness.
- Smegma Accumulation: Desquamated cells + oils; hygienic cleaning resolves.
- Sexually Transmitted: Gonorrhea (purulent), herpes (vesicular → ulcer), syphilis (chancre).
- Dermatoses: Psoriasis, lichen planus, eczema.
- Rare: Penile cancer (ulcerated, indurated).
Action
Gentle cleansing, observe. If persistent >2 weeks, painful, ulcerated, spreading, or associated with urethral discharge/pain → urologist/dermatologist. Biopsy if suspicious.
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