Fordyce Spots

Diagnosis: Fordyce Spots

Small, slightly elevated yellowish papules on the lips.

Clinical Presentation

Small, slightly elevated yellowish papules on the lips.

Clinical History

Submitted by Alaa Saad. Originally posted January 18, 2011.

Treatment

See case discussion.

Differential Diagnosis

• Milia • Sebaceous hyperplasia • Molluscum contagiosum • Oral lichen planus

Key Learnings

• Ectopic sebaceous glands — normal anatomic variant in ~70-80% of population • Small (1-3mm), yellow-white papules on lip vermillion and buccal mucosa • May also occur on genitalia • Entirely benign — reassurance is key

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