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Fordyce Spots

What is it?

Overgrowth of the normal oil/sebaceous glands.

  • They can be found on the lips, corners of the mouth and gums and/or genitals,
This condition not considered a sexually transmitted disease.

Cause

  • Unknown
  • Hormonal changes

Symptoms

  • Multiple spots (usually less than 10)?
  • Scattered bumps, but sometimes they cluster together?
  • Spot sizes are 1–3 mm?
  • Painless and yellow-white / flesh colour spots?
  • Appear symmetrically, on both sides of your lips?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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