Question 1

will fordyce spots on lips go away on their own and does lemon juice cure fordyce spots on lips?

Accepted Answer

Fordyce Spots: Fordyce spots do not require any treatment, since it will fade on its own. But people prefer to take treatment because of the area in which it occurs is prominent. Some doctors perform laser therapy using co2 laser for desiccating the spots and reducing their size. Many doctors are against providing any treatment for Fordyce spots. Dye laser is also used for treating prominence of sebaceous gland.

Question 2

do?the fordyce spots go away after time?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Fordyce's spots are actually small glands in the skin.  They may wax and wane but will probably not go away without some form of treatment (such as laser).

Question 3

if i apply toothpaste to fordyce spots for 8 hours will they go away?

Accepted Answer

No: You will probably cause chemical burn which require a long healing time. These are cosmetic and can be treated safely if they bother you.

Question 4

do fordyce spots on lips go away? i'm 18 just got them two days go spreading really fast

Accepted Answer

Usually : There is no standard procedure to manage Fordyce spots. There are several retinoic creams or ointments, but best you consult with a urologist or dermatologist.  Good luck.

Question 5

what causes fordyce spots on lips? excessive chapstick?? can dey b future problem?? what's best to do?? n will they ever go away on their own??

Accepted Answer

Cause not known: Fordyce spots on lips are enlarged sebaceous glands. We do not know what causes then but it is certainly not chapstick. They eventually go away on their own.

Question 6

i have fordyce spots on my penis and they won't go away! i've been to the doctor and he wad no help. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

May be normal: Fordyce spots are consider a normal feature for many people. Therefore, one may have to consult with several urologists in order to find one who may be interested in trying to remove them. A skin laser treatment center may be needed, so a dermatologist consultation may be helpful. One should realize that removing a spot can leave a scar.

Question 7

i have a painless white bubble on my upper lip tubercle. it seems to sometimes enlarge and shrink, not sure what causes it. does not go away and it blends with my skin. there is no cluster of bumps or pain. could this be herpes or a fordyce spot?

Accepted Answer

: Herpes is not possible, based on this description. No herpes lesion ever lasts more than a week or two. Maybe Fordyce spot, small cyst, fibroma, or something else. You'll need to see someone in person, or consider HealthTap's concierge service, in which case a dermatologist may be able to examine a posted photo. In the meantime, for sure don't worry about herpes.

Question 8

foul odor from vagina/gential area for months on end, even after i shower. feels always wet down there like i am leaking an awful smell. never have been sexually active. also have fordyce bumps, can it get any worse? this doesnt go away. i am a teen?

Accepted Answer

: This is a problem that often occurs with bacterial vaginal infections and can be treated by a GYN MD or Family Doctor if you present yourself for an examination. Planned Parenthood also provides care and at 18 you are considered an adult and don't need parental permission to do so.

Question 9

how do you treat fordyce spots , i know its common and is not an std and its natural in occurrence but i would like for them to go away . does tea tree oil work , or an anti sebum cream . if there are any home remedies pls say so?

Accepted Answer

You don’t: Fordyce spots are swellings of the glands in your skin - secrete oil onto the surface and keep it well-lubricated.  In older people, the glands shrink, produce less oil - that’s why older people often have “dry skin”.  In younger people, they are most prominent on the face, mouth and genitals

Normal variant.  Nothing you can do about them. 50 yrs from now you’ll wish they were back

Question 10

how common are fordyce's spots?

Accepted Answer

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

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Will fordyce spots on lips go away on their own and does lemon juice cure fordyce spots on lips?

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Do?the fordyce spots go away after time?

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If i apply toothpaste to fordyce spots for 8 hours will they go away?

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Do fordyce spots on lips go away? i'm 18 just got them two days go spreading really fast

A member asked:

What causes fordyce spots on lips? excessive chapstick?? can dey b future problem?? what's best to do?? n will they ever go away on their own??

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I have fordyce spots on my penis and they won't go away! i've been to the doctor and he wad no help. what can i do?

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I have a painless white bubble on my upper lip tubercle. it seems to sometimes enlarge and shrink, not sure what causes it. does not go away and it blends with my skin. there is no cluster of bumps or pain. could this be herpes or a fordyce spot?

A member asked:

Foul odor from vagina/gential area for months on end, even after i shower. feels always wet down there like i am leaking an awful smell. never have been sexually active. also have fordyce bumps, can it get any worse? this doesnt go away. i am a teen?

A member asked:

How do you treat fordyce spots , i know its common and is not an std and its natural in occurrence but i would like for them to go away . does tea tree oil work , or an anti sebum cream . if there are any home remedies pls say so?

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