00:00Spotted tiny white dots down there?
00:02Don't panic just yet.
00:03It might not be what you think.
00:05They're called Fordyce spots, and get this, 80% of people have them.
00:09They're totally harmless, not an STD, and you can't catch or pass them on.
00:14Named after a doctor way back in 1896, these spots are just enlarged oil glands.
00:19They usually pop up after puberty, thanks to hormones turning up the volume.
00:24But here's the catch.
00:25Dr. Andrew Hart-Pinto warns that new spots could mimic early signs of some STIs.
00:30So if you suddenly notice unfamiliar white spots on your privates, it's smart to get them checked.
00:35Better safe than sorry, right?
00:37Also, never pick or squeeze them.
00:40Doing that can leave scars or cause infections.
00:43If they really bother you, treatments like laser or micropunch surgery are available.
00:47But the best first step?
00:49Let a doctor take a look, because peace of mind is just one appointment away.
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