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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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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/18/2021

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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