Question 1

what is the difference between your sebaceous glands and fordyce spots?

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FORDYCE SPOTS: Fordyce spots, tiny benign (non-cancerous),  raised, painless bumps can occur over the lips and occasionally the genital areas.
They are small sebacous cyst-like areas. From your question, there is no difference in the terminology. Fordyce spots are synonymous with tiny sebaceous cysts. Not to worry.

Question 2

comparison to fordyce spots/warts/herpes: fordyce spots occur in larger numbers (50-100's) whereas herpes/warts are fewer in number? is this correct?

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Sort of: There is no rule that says prominent sebaceous glands (Fordyce spots) occur in larger quantities than hermetic lesions or warts but they generally do. Fordyce spots are not a disease and they are not transmissible

Question 3

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 4

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 5

do i have fordyce spots and how do i remove them?

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I don't know: Consider a virutal  health evaluation with your physician.  Fordyce spots are  bumps (whitish-yellow) that may be found on outer edge of lips, on penis or scrotum in males and on  labia in females. Usually no treatment is used. REF:  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/256918

Question 6

i think i have fordyce spots. is there a test to see what it is?

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Fordyce spots: Fordyce spots are tiny yellowish or white papules on lips and genitals. They are ectopic (out of normal place) but normal in structure oil glands. They are harmless. A dermatologist can usually tell by examining the affected area, however, the only certain test is a skin biopsy. They look pretty different from genital warts, but if there is a concern, please have the area evaluated by dermatology.

Question 7

fordyce spots contagious?

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No: Fordyce spots look like tiny, painless spots or bumps that appear on the scrotal skin, the shaft of the penis, the female labia, or the inner surface of the lips of the face. They are not due to any disease or illness, nor are they contagious.

Question 8

does toothpaste heal fordyce spots?

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Fordyce: Fordyce granules are perfectly normal, and as such require no healing.  Toothpaste will have no effect on these harmless tissues.  Are you sure they are Fordyce granules?  It would be best to see a Dentist for an examination and have the Dentist advise you.

Question 9

can epiduo help cure fordyce spots?

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Here are some...: Since Fordyce spots are ectopic sebaceous glands which have no connection with outside like those of hair follicles and Epiduo is for mild to moderate acne with mediocre effect. Therefore, topical agent would not rid Fordyce spots as wished; instead, they stay forever and require no Rx if mentally sound with them. More? Ask your doctor timely.

Question 10

does sun exposure spread fordyce spots?

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Here are some ...: Since Fordyce's spots are ectopic sebaceous glands beneath the skin, sunlight would not grow their size, but of course, as expected, the overlying skin may darken leading to potential deceptive look, which you may like them. So, no effect and no harm from Fordyce's spots. More? Seek pro-evaluation &amp; counseling preferably from dermatologist timely. Best wishes...

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