Genital White Spots – What Causes Them on the Penis, Scrotum, Nipple and Vagina.

White spots on the genital regions always cause worries when they are discovered. Depending on where they occur, their size and other accompanying symptoms, the spots will be diagnosed differently.

It is important to learn the probable causes of genital white spots. As you will realize, they can easily be confused with STDs, skin tags or even ringworm.

It is not always easy to discuss matters concerning sexual health, even with your personal doctor. For this reason, you might find online information and doctor services of great help. To start with, you can try some mobile apps which are designed to help diagnose a health condition based on pictures and photos taken on the affected areas. You can also send such photos and pictures to an online doctor who will run a diagnosis. An illustrative video on the other hand may help you identify fine differences between two confusing conditions.

For now, let’s look at the probable causes, symptoms and treatment options for white spots on penile region, scrotum, vagina and the nipple.

Symptoms and causes of white spots on penile area

White spots on the penis can be symptoms of STDs such as herpes or just normally occurring pimples. For STDs, there are always other symptoms that will accompany the white spots. Such symptoms include fever, pain when urinating and foul discharges. Sores are also more common than spots. With some STDs such as herpes, white spots on the back may also appear.

Another probable cause of white spots on penile region can be razor bumps. These are skin lesions resulting from poor shaving techniques. When hair strands are cut too deeply, they end up curling inwards into the skin rather than emerging from the sweat pores. They are completely harmless.

As it is with the case of acne, white-headed pimples can also appear as white spots on the penis. They result from trapped sebum and dead skin cells in the sweat pores/follicles. They are very firm and may become painful when infected.

Fordyce spots are the most probable causes of white spots on the penile shaft. These are typically skin glands that keep the penile skin hydrated. They may appear as whitish or yellowish bumps are should not be a cause of concern.

Can pearly penile papules cause symptoms of white spots on penis?

White spots on the penis can actually be caused by pearly penile papules. These are small bumps which appear on the ring of the penis. They are normal and rarely disappear until later in life. Uncircumcised men tend to develop them in larger numbers.

Pimples on the head of the penis will likely take the color of the skin rather than appear as white spots. If you are to notice a change in color or in the size of the bumps, medical examination will be necessary.

White spots on scrotum; before and after pictures

You may notice some white spots on the scrotum when comparing before and after pictures. Any of the following conditions may contribute or cause them:

Skin bumps – These are merely skin bumps caused by curled skin hairs mainly caused by poorly shaven pubic hair. They can also form as a result of extended hair follicles. In fact, the roughness you will feel on the skin of the scrotal sac will be caused by this.
Folliculitis – This condition occurs when bacteria, sebum and dead skin cells get trapped inside sweat pores. Other than the spots, you will also feel bumps or skin lesions on the affected area. They heal on their own but can also be treated when infected.
STDs and warts -Again, STDs and warts will be accompanied by other symptoms. In this case, the white spots will likely end up forming sores and blisters. Herpes is a common STD that may also form white spots on the throat in case of oral herpes.
Jock itch – A painful and itchy rash will develop on the scrotum, inner thighs and the groin. White spots on the scrotum caused by jock itch will spread all over the scrotal sac.
Fordyce spots – the spots will appear as white or yellowish bumps on the scrotal sac. Typically, it is the sebaceous glands inside the scrotal skin that you will be seeing.
Cancer – It is only in rare cases that white spots on the scrotum will be a sign of cancer. However, if you notice a large bump, initially painless and continues to grow in size, you better have it checked by a doctor.

White spot on nipple from pictures and photos

You may have noticed a white spot on the nipple either from photos or during self-examination. In most cases, it will not be a sign of breast cancer, so you can relax.

A white spot on the nipple is sometimes referred to as a milk blister. It occurs when the nipple pore becomes blocked. The spot is not always white but can also appear yellowish or pink. The surrounding skin may inflame and redden, causing pain.

Blocking of the nipple is caused by overgrown skin or hardened breast milk. It can heal on its own especially when a baby breastfeeds from the affected breast. If this doesn’t happen, you can try soaking the affected breast in some warm water and massage it with olive oil. Olive oil can also be used to get rid of hickeys.

In a clinic, a doctor can physically unblock the nipple with a sterilized needle. Don’t attempt to unblock the breast with this method at home.

Other possible causes and symptoms of a white spot on the nipple

Acne – A pimple may resulting from blocked follicles. Poor hygiene will encourage the appearance of acne.
Fordyce spots – sebaceous glands underneath the breast skin maybe slightly visible. They will appear as white or yellowish spots on the breast. This usually happens when the gland or glands are not located in the normal place. The spots are not harmful.
Candidosis – In this case, symptoms such as ulcers, cracked nipples and pain when breastfeeding will be felt.

White spots on vagina; causes and symptoms

White spots on vagina can be caused by any of the following:

Vulva/vaginal cysts – hard painless bumps on the opening and walls of the vagina
Fordyce spots
Varicosities – These are swollen blood capillaries on the vulva. They are common in pregnant women
Lichen sclerosus – women past menopause are more susceptible. Symptoms will also occur around the anus
Genital herpes – in this case, sores will form in the vaginal region
Vaginal warts – warts will rarely form as white spots on vagina but rather take the color of the skin
Ingrown hair
Skin tags

When white spots on the vagina occur and are not accompanied by other symptoms such as foul vaginal discharge, sores, blisters, fever and such, they most likely are harmless. You can actually remove them with over the counter or home remedies such as Compound W to freeze skin tags.

The vaginal region is very sensitive. Use of some brands of soap and lubricants can cause irritations and in turn some scaly or itchy white spots. Also, wearing tight underwear or panties not made from cotton materials will encourage the occurrence of acne and pimples on vagina.