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A member asked:
Im treating oral thrush and i notice i have fordyce on lips if i rid the trush will the fordyce will disappear? also?
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Unfortunately no: Fordyce spots are different from thrush, treatment isn't needed unless cosmetically wished by patient, check with your dermatologist, laser therapy is successful in some patients, good luck
Answered 2/9/2017
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