(BMJ) - A 28-yo man presents with painless, non-itching yellow-white spots on his penis. They have been increasing in number over 2 years and have not responded to topical antimycotics, antibiotics, or virostatic agents. What is it?
Balanoposthitis
Pediculosis
Fordyce spots (ectopic sebaceous glands)
Gonorrhea
Syphilitic chancre
You are correct. Fordyce's spots are a benign condition caused by sebaceous glands that are not associated with hair follicles. They are asymptomatic anatomical variants that may erupt or become more prominent during puberty. Patient reassurance is the only treatment necessary.