Is this normal or STI its really affecting me mentally cant stop worrying about it

did you find out? I have this too im really worried

Fordyce spots are bumps that resemble pimples that can appear on the genitalia, especially around the base of the penis and testicles. They can also appear on the lips and inside of the mouth. On females, they are on the genitalia, specifically on the labia. They were named after a famous dermatologist named John Fordyce, who discovered them in 1896.

Sometimes these papules can pop up during birth or even puberty. As you get older, they can appear without warning. They can be alarming as most people don’t know what they are. You might even think they are an STD, but there’s really nothing to worry about. They cannot be transmitted or contracted from an infected person. It’s really not an infection at all either.

How these spots are formed are unknown, but scientists do know they are caused by the body’s sebaceous glands. These glands moisturize the oils in your hair and skin to help fight off dryness. As you get older, these spots can appear more frequently. For this reason, scientists reason that these spots may be linked to the endocrine system since this system directly affects the sebaceous glands.

There are no associated symptoms with these spots, but they can be itchy on occasion. Dermatologists regard them as benign and often recommend to leave them alone. They may be unsightly and embarrassing for some, but there are treatment options to have them removed.

They are a completely natural part of the body so there is no need to worry too much about them. These spots are not caused by any sort of disease and are hardly noticeable in most cases. They can be spotted on newborns, but are more noticeable during puberty as oil glands can enlarge and undergo biological changes at that stage of life.