Question 1

what is fordyces disease?

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Fox-Fordyce disease: This is taken from e-medicine: fox-fordyce disease is an infrequently occurring chronic pruritic papular eruption that localizes to areas where apocrine glands are found. The etiology of fox-fordyce disease currently is unknown. The eponym is based on the 1902 report by g. Fox and j. Fordyce. More info free online at: http://emedicine.Medscape.Com/article/1070560-overview.

Question 2

i think i have fotdyce spots a bad case i want them gone is it possible?

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Fordyce spots...: ... are simply prominent sebaceous skin glands. They are not abnormal. But if quite prominent and their appearance bothers you, see a dermatologist to a) confirm the diagnosis and b) discuss treatment options. Avoid scam ads for ineffective treatments on the internet and elsewhere.

Question 3

how common are fordyce's spots?

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Common: These spots are very common on the genitals, but can be found in other places. No treatment is required.

Question 4

how can you get fordyce's spots?

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Fordyce's spots: they just happen but there are several kinds. send pictures.

Question 5

can you get fordyce on inner wrists?

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Yes: This is not the typical areas but they can occur. Other etiology needs to be considered as well such as skin colored warts or moles and sun damage or scarring or some things to consider.

Question 6

what is fordyce spots?

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Fordyce spots: Fordyce spots are yellow bumps along the lip that are caused by enlargment of sebaceous glands or oil glands.

Question 7

how common are fordyce spots ?

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Fordyce spots: Fordyce spots are very common and they are not dangerous.
You should not worry about this.

Question 8

beat way to remove fordyce spots?

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Not possible: Fordyce spots are normal skin glands, which usually become more prominent on the penis (and many other areas of the body) at your age, as part of the natural maturing process. They are entirely normal and cannot be removed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fordyce_spots

Question 9

how can i treat fox fordyce disease?

Accepted Answer

Fox Fordyce disease: “There is no cure for Fox-Fordyce disease. Medical treatments that have been used with varying degrees of success include: Topical retinoids, Topical steroids, Oral antibiotics, Clindamycin solution” (http://www.dermnetnz.org/hair-nails-sweat/fox-fordyce.html) Ultraviolet radiation can also be used.

Question 10

what causes fordcye spots on ur lips?

Accepted Answer

Fordyce spots on lip: Fordyce spots are benign glands on the lips. They are not a problem and there really isn't anything you can do to get rid of them.Try not to worry about them.

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