Oil glands are normal parts of the skin and mouth. People typically "discover" these pinpoint white-yellow elevations of the skin and mistake them for a disease. This image displays small yellow bumps on the oil glands of the upper lip typical of Fordyce spots. This image displays Fordyce spots.
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Picture of Fordyce Spots: Oil glands are normal parts of the skin and mouth. People typically "discover" these pinpoint white-yellow elevations of the skin and mistake them for a disease. Divider line
Oil glands are normal parts of the skin and mouth. People typically "discover" these pinpoint white-yellow elevations of the skin and mistake them for a disease.
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Self-Care Guidelines
None necessary.
When to Seek Medical Care
Fordyce spots are normal and non-cancerous (benign), but seek medical evaluation if Fordyce spots become itchy or irritated.
Last Modified: 18 Oct 2007

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