- Male
- 25 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm noticing some yellow pimples on my testicles. There's no pain, but it's making me a bit anxious. Can you tell me what this could be? Should I be concerned?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
The yellow pimples on your testicles are likely Fordyce spots, sebaceous cysts, or epididymal cysts, which are usually harmless and painless; however, to rule out other conditions like folliculitis, balanitis, or a sexually transmitted infection, consult a urologist
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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