Fordyce spots are normal large, superficial sebaceous (oil-producing) glands seen on the moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (mucosal surfaces). The "spots" are asymptomatic and can be found on the head of the penis, the inner foreskin, and, most commonly, at the border of the lips. These sebaceous glands are not associated with hair follicles. These lesions are asymptomatic, but itching or irritation may occur if people treat the bumps inappropriately.

Fordyce's Condition is harmless and appears in most adults, there is no reason to panic. They are generally non-infectious and usually resolve themselves. Fordyce's Condition is found in almost 90 percent of adult men. They may appear as single lesions or as symmetrical groups of 50. The spots are 2 to 5 mm in diameter.

There is no pain associated with these lesions, and the biggest problem with them is their appearance. Fordyce's condition is non-contagious and cannot be transferred from one location to another by contact. It can be of great concern for those who have it in the genital regions since most people immediately think of a STD when the bumps appear due to their similarities with such diseases.

Sebaceous hyperplasia is a skin condition in which a person develops small, yellowish growths, usually on the face. A variant of this condition, known as Fordyce’s condition causes tiny yellow dots in groups and sometimes in sheets on the lips, inside the mouth, and sometimes on the genital skin. In both conditions, the small, yellow spots represent an overgrowth of sebaceous glands. Neither sebaceous hyperplasia or Fordyce’s condition is dangerous.

Causes of Fordyces Condition:

1] Its seems to be a genetic link. These problems tend to run in families.

2] Neither sebaceous hyperplasia or Fordyce’s condition is contagious.

Symptoms of Fordyces Condition:

Tiny yellow dots in groups and sometimes in sheets on the lips, inside the mouth, and sometimes on the genital skin may be seen in fordyce's condition.

Treatment of Fordyces Condition:

Treatment can be recommended if one is concerned about the bumps and are discussed with their appearance. While it is possible and highly effective for people to cover the bumps with make up, some individuals would rather have the bumps removed or treated in such a way that they are no longer visible. For this, lazar treatments and skin removal treatments have had some success. There is also a very expensive medication that can be taken to rid one of these lesions, but they will appear if the medication is discontinued.

If the lesions are becoming unsightly and you really feel something needs to be done, a powerful, expensive drug named Accutane will reverse sebaceous hyperplasia, but you will develop new lesions after you stop the medication unless you also use tretinoin cream regularly.

TCA chemical peels will also reverse sebaceous hyperplasia, but new lesions will occur slowly after treatment.

There is no treatment needed, but you can apply Tretinoin gel or cream daily to the affected areas. It will reverse the effects over time and prevent it from getting worse.

Vaporising laser treatments such as CO2 laser or electro desiccation have been used with some success in diminishing the appearance of this condition if they are of cosmetic concern.

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