LIP BUMPS

Yesterday I looked in the mirror and notice my bottom lip had a row going across in a straight line of little small white bumps. I can feel them they are hard to see but if you look close enough you can see them. I think its maybe because i dont get enough water. I'm not sure what they are where they came from I thought they might have been  Fordyce spots but based off pictures Ive seen I dont think that what they are. They're really annoying and stressing me out just a bit.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
If they are a row of small bumps, then Fordyce spots is an important possibility. They are small yellowish-white granules on the inner surface and border of the lips. Treatment of Fordyce spots includes CO2 laser or electro desiccation, TCA chemical peels(temporary treatment),diathermy or laser vaporization.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.