Quantcast 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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Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe
If irritation is noted, a mild topical steroid may be prescribed for relief, but it should be used with caution. While there is no certain treatment for Fordyce sports, in some cases, treatment with a laser can make them less noticeable. 

Last Modified: 9 Jan 2008

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