Conditions
Milia Eyes
Milia are small white spots that usually appear around the eyes and eyelids. They are benign cysts that are filled with a protein called keratin, and whilst they are no cause for concern, some people do find them affecting their appearance, and so seek to get them removed. An exfoliating facial scrub can be used to remove smaller cysts, though a trip to the doctor in always advised. They are nothing to be worried about and are normally left untreated unless they are having a debilitating affect on the sufferer.
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i have a white spot that looks similar to this, just next to my eye. It is quite large though, and i have no idea how to get rid of it, its really bothering me.
Anybody, who is Concerned about having them in the Genital reigon, the condition is called: "Forcyde Spots". Fordyce's spots (also—although not a disease—known as Fordyce's disease) are small, painless, raised, pale, red or white spots or bumps 1 to 3 mm in diameter that may appear on the shaft of the penis or on the labia, as well as the inner surface (retromolar mucosa) and vermilion border of the lips of the face. They are common in men and women of all ages. They are named after an American dermatologist, John Addison Fordyce. On the head of the penis, they are called Tyson glands, not to be confused with Hirsuties papillaris genitalis. The spots are a form of ectopic sebaceous gland: normally, sebaceous glands are only found in association with a hair follicle. They are not known to be associated with any disease or illness and are of cosmetic concern only. They aren't infectious and are a natural occurrence on the body. Men sometimes consult with a dermatologist because they are worried they may have a sexually transmitted disease (especially genital warts) or some form of cancer, but this is not the case. They may equally be worried about the appearance of their penis and what their sexual partner might think of it. Hope This Helps
i have these same white spots (like the ones on the persons eye) around my anus and vagina at the bottom. what are these because they have appeared and i have no idea what they are. why are they caused, are they contagous? how do i get rid of them?
I can't answer what it is exactly but I think it may be something called Forcyde Spots. I have them on my Penis an scrotum. They're in no way contagious, and occur in around 80% of Males and Females. Which is, quite alot.
when i was 2 years old i had my left eye poked with a stick and as a result from the i had two cateracts and it is blind i have hardly any colour on my eye and a pin point for a pupil.as a result from this ive been bulied all my life im now 23 and i hate it it is affecting my life i cant see anything from the left side i walk into things including walls and have two young children. could you suggest any thing that could be of help. thank you
Just doing my bit for all the tiny whiteheads on the penis people..It's just part of the parcel and not harmful and only removable by lazer.
Hi as a beauty therapist I can strongly recommend advanced electrolysis for milia on the face. It takes a few minutes to do many milia and costs around £50 leaving no scarring.
i have something similar on the head of my penis, what is it?
can you get these on your foreskin?if you can how do you get rid?
same with me please someone help :)
I also have these white lumps at the bottom of my scrotum what can be done to get rid of them once and for all they do not pop. I dont feel comfortable going to the doctors about this either.
I have these spots on my penis can you help me
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