Fordyce spots are small yellowish or whitish spots that can appear on the lips, inside the cheeks or genitals, that occur naturally and do not cause problems for your health.
These spots may appear due to an enlarged sebaceous gland and therefore may appear at any age, being more common during puberty due to hormonal changes, are not linked to HIV, herpes, sexually transmitted diseases, genital warts or cancer.
- Although Fordyce stains do not require any specific treatment.
- There are ways to remove them for aesthetic reasons using creams or even laser surgery.
Fordyce stains are usually present from birth; however, they may not be easily visible. After adolescence and hormonal changes, these spots can become enlarged and become more visible.
Spots can appear on anyone, but they are twice as common in humans and people with very oily skin.
Fordyce granules are not contagious or caused by an infectious agent such as bacteria or viruses. They are found naturally in the area of the mouth or genitals.
Fordyce stains are treated for aesthetic reasons only, but it is not always possible to completely eliminate injuries. Some of the most common options are:
These treatment techniques can be used to remove or mask Fordyce stains from all parts of the body, including in the genital area.
Natural remedies such as jojoba oil, vitamin E, or argan extract have been used successfully in the treatment of Fordyce spots in combination with medications.
In addition, it is always important to avoid squeezing Fordyce granules at home as this technique does not eliminate them and may even increase the risk of skin infection.
Symptoms of Fordyce spots include small yellow or whitish spots, isolated or clustered, in the mouth or genital area; Fordyce granules in the mouth usually appear on the upper lip, inner cheek, or gums; in the genital area, especially in men, the appearance of Fordyce granules in the body of the penis, gland, foreskin or testicles is common.
Fordyce granules do not cause pain or irritation, changing only the aesthetics of the area where they appear.
In the presence of any of these signs or symptoms, the dermatologist should be consulted to diagnose the disease and discuss treatment options.