Question 1

tretinoin gel cure fordyce spots?

Accepted Answer

Fordyce spots: Yes the cream or the gel can be used for treatment

Question 2

can i use tretinoin gel  for ppp and  fordyce  spots?

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Here are some ...: Pearly penile papillose (PPP) is considered "normal" variation of the appearance of glans penis and Fordyce's spots are the ectopic sebaceous glands - not related with hair follicles; both are harmless and require no Rx or active attention. Definitely, Tretinoin has no value for and should not  be used for either one. Best wish ...

Question 3

any way to atleast fade fordyce spots? i don't wanna hear the "they're natural". i just wanna know if you can make them appear less bumpy (tretinoin)?

Accepted Answer

Fordyce spots: Fordyce spots are sebaceous glands inunusual places, so yes, they are "natural" however, i'm with you, they need to go!  sometimes ablative lasers like the co2 or erbium laser can help.  There is interesting research going on regarding the use of photodynamic therapy to get rid of overgrown sebaceous glands.  Tret may shrink em a little but it won't eliminate them.  Good luck!

Question 4

where can i get tretinoin cream from and will they help fade fordyce spots on the penis permanently? any reduction in size or fadement would help.

Accepted Answer

Fordyce Spots: Tretinoin: apply tretinoin cream or gel daily to the affected areas. This will reduce the prominence of the spots over time and prevent them from getting worse. Tretinoin cream works best when used in combination with Alpha hydroxyacid agents. Tretinoin is a substance that’s normally used to treat acne and keratosis pilaris or “chicken skin.”.

Question 5

how to get rid little white bumps on the upper lips? some people call them fordyce spots. nothings works even tretinoin...

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Laser, electrosurger: These could be flattened with a co2 or erbium laser. This wil require a few days of healing. Since the depth of spots can vary you may bot be able to totally get rid of these, only improve the appearance.

Question 6

i recently used tretinoin cream (prescribed for severe body acne) on my penis after reading it might help fordyce spots. now i have a chemical burn that is causing intense itching and burning with some peeling. will my skin heal? what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Be patient: You have a chemical burn. You need to keep the site clean and moisturized over the next week or more &amp; it will gradually improve. It may take 6 weeks to approach normal, so it will take patience. That cream is a stripping agent that is doing what it does, just in the wrong site.

Question 7

is it possible to reduce or smoothen fordyce spots by using coconut oil or aloe vera gel ? coz some of my spots are starting to become bumpy and i wanna smoothen it out?

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Fordyce spots.:  Fordyce spots are normal. I don't believe that Aloe Vera Gel or coconut oil would remove them.

Question 8

is differin gel (0.1% adalapene) over the counter medication enough to effectively treat the appearance of fordyce spots on the genital area if applied once a night over the course of several months?

Accepted Answer

: Fordyce spots are aberrant sebaceous glands and harmless. If needed best treated by laser

Question 9

i finally got my adult acne under control using epiduo gel but now i have dark spots on my face from breaking out before. will the retin a (tretinoin) help?

Accepted Answer

Probably not.: Retin A (tretinoin) is helpful for the acne, but can actually contribute to "post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation" ( dark spots following acne) to some degree.   You can add in topical 4% hydroquinone cream as a mild bleaching agent to be used nightly on the hyper-pigmented areas to gradually lighten them up.

Question 10

im using erylik (tretinoin&erythromycin) topical gel. my acne is healing but my skin is getting flaky/dry. healed spots are still red circles but with no bumps/scars. should i exfoliate and apply moisturiser? if so in what order should i apply them?

Accepted Answer

Consult doctor: Visit this site for information on this topic and then talk to your doctor for the proper treatment for you:
http://skinofcolorsociety.org/dermatology-education/post-inflammatory-hyperpigmentation-pih/

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Any way to atleast fade fordyce spots? i don't wanna hear the "they're natural". i just wanna know if you can make them appear less bumpy (tretinoin)?

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Where can i get tretinoin cream from and will they help fade fordyce spots on the penis permanently? any reduction in size or fadement would help.

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How to get rid little white bumps on the upper lips? some people call them fordyce spots. nothings works even tretinoin...

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I recently used tretinoin cream (prescribed for severe body acne) on my penis after reading it might help fordyce spots. now i have a chemical burn that is causing intense itching and burning with some peeling. will my skin heal? what can i do?

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Is it possible to reduce or smoothen fordyce spots by using coconut oil or aloe vera gel ? coz some of my spots are starting to become bumpy and i wanna smoothen it out?

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Is differin gel (0.1% adalapene) over the counter medication enough to effectively treat the appearance of fordyce spots on the genital area if applied once a night over the course of several months?

A member asked:

I finally got my adult acne under control using epiduo gel but now i have dark spots on my face from breaking out before. will the retin a (tretinoin) help?

A member asked:

Im using erylik (tretinoin&erythromycin) topical gel. my acne is healing but my skin is getting flaky/dry. healed spots are still red circles but with no bumps/scars. should i exfoliate and apply moisturiser? if so in what order should i apply them?

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