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Fordyce Spots on Penis

San Diego9941Dec 6, 2010
Hi I Was Wondering if Any Dermatologists Have Been Successful with the Removal of Fordyce Spots of the Penis? I've heard they return after treatment. Has anyone successfully treated and managed to keep the fordyce spots from returning on the penis and/or lips?

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Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Aug 11, 2014
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Dr. Anatoli Freiman, MD
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Answered on Mar 20, 2014
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