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I found some red/purlpe spots on my scrotum. Is this an STD


Sent to Health Experts January 28 8:51 p.m.

The spots are on the lower part/underside of my scrotum. I don''t have any around or on my penis. I am not experiencing any itching swelling or burning. I was notice a spot by accident and upon examing myself, I see lots of them.

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Age: 46, Ohio

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January 28 9:47 p.m. (56 minutes and 14 seconds later)
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Hello Customer (name blocked for privacy), my name is Mandy. Thank you for using Just Answer. I will try to help you with your concern.

Most of the time when spots or rashes appear on the penis or scrotum you immediatley think STD. In most cases these spots are harmless.

Fordyce are small red or purple spots that can develp on the penis or scrotum, usually in young men. You could have 1 to 100 of them. They are from dilated blood vessels. They are complety harmless. They are painless and do not itch. They can bleed if injured or during intercourse. They are not contagious. They do not require any treatment. Just avoid picking or squeezing at the bumps.

However, if you have been having unprotected sex and are afraid that you have an STD, please see you doctor and get treatment. I do not believe you have an STD since you are not experiencing buring, itching or swelling. If you develop these symptoms and are running a fever please seek medical attention.

I hope you have found this information helpful.

PictureNurse Mandy  -- Nurse -- 100% Positive Feedback on 94 Health Accepts
LPN since 2000. Experience in Orthopedics, Dermatology, Cardiology & Ear Nose and Throat

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