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There are tiny (barely visible unless viewed extremely close in a mirror with good lighting) bumps on upper lip. they feel rough when i rub lips together or rub tongue across but other than that no symptoms. what could this be?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Fordyce spots: These are usually just visible sebaceous glands often found in that location. They are not a sign of illness.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/8/2019

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A member asked:

There are tiny (barely visible unless viewed extremely close in a mirror with good lighting) bumps on upper lip. they feel rough when i rub lips together or rub tongue across but other than that no symptoms. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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