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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
What's this on my lip?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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What's this on my lip?
by D.R., Dec 22, 1999 12:00AM
I have lots of very tiny white spots on my upper lip. You have to look at my lip at close range in order to see them. They don't hurt. I guess I first noticed 1 to 2 years ago.
Lower lip appears unaffected.
Any idea what they are, what's causing them, how to get rid of them?
I'm 23/male, non-smoker, drink alcohol maybe twice a month.
Thanks
Lower lip appears unaffected.
Any idea what they are, what's causing them, how to get rid of them?
I'm 23/male, non-smoker, drink alcohol maybe twice a month.
Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Dec 22, 1999 12:00AM
, Dec 22, 1999 12:00AM
DR:
Most likely they are sebaceous, or oil glands. This is known as Fordyce's condition, after the dermatologist who noted it.
It's not a disease--just that oil glands, which we all have all over the face, are visib;e when there are enough of them on a pink background such as the lip. Cause: unknown. Treatment: unavailbale. Significance: nil.
Best.
Dr. R
Most likely they are sebaceous, or oil glands. This is known as Fordyce's condition, after the dermatologist who noted it.
It's not a disease--just that oil glands, which we all have all over the face, are visib;e when there are enough of them on a pink background such as the lip. Cause: unknown. Treatment: unavailbale. Significance: nil.
Best.
Dr. R
