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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Tiny pinpoint sized dots on upper lip, concentrated directly below philtrum
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Tiny pinpoint sized dots on upper lip, concentrated directly below philtrum
by euphony, Apr 29, 2007 12:00AM
Today, my girlfriend noticed a tiny cluster of pinpoint-sized dots on my upper lip, directly below the lower border between of the philtrum. I was wondering what this possibly could be. The closest I came via internet search, and searches on this site was Fordyce's condition, however the white dots I see seem much smaller, are not raised above skin level, and don't seem "pop-able". In some of my searches, I came across similar symptoms indicating something called LGS, or Leaky Gut Syndrome -- was wondering if this is a possiblity, and in any case, wondering what it was, if I should be worrried, and what I should do...
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Apr 29, 2007 12:00AM
, Apr 29, 2007 12:00AM
Fordyce' syndrome. Your gut is no doubt fine. No worries. You're not herpetic or contagious. Show a doctor next time you go.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
John