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What Causes White Bumps Inside The Lips?
Question: Lips have been looking funny for about a 1.5 days. I'm worried. Recent changes:
- I have been on antibiotics for 2 days because of a what the doctor said seemed like food poisoning
- I had a cold sore last week
- Barber trimmed mustache/upper lip yesterday
Im referring specifically to the white spots. That wasnt there before. Could there be an explanation? Also, is it safe to kiss someone? I have attached pictures
- I have been on antibiotics for 2 days because of a what the doctor said seemed like food poisoning
- I had a cold sore last week
- Barber trimmed mustache/upper lip yesterday
Im referring specifically to the white spots. That wasnt there before. Could there be an explanation? Also, is it safe to kiss someone? I have attached pictures
Brief Answer:
Fordyce spots
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns.
You are concerned about some white spots that have you have noticed recently on the inside of your lips. The pictures you submitted show that you have Fordyce spots. These are sebaceous or oil producing glands under the skin. They are normal and nothing to be concerned about. They do not indication any disease or condition. You may noticed them more because of your recent use of antibiotics because the normal bacteria flora has decreased allowing for the spots to be more prominent.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Fordyce spots
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns.
You are concerned about some white spots that have you have noticed recently on the inside of your lips. The pictures you submitted show that you have Fordyce spots. These are sebaceous or oil producing glands under the skin. They are normal and nothing to be concerned about. They do not indication any disease or condition. You may noticed them more because of your recent use of antibiotics because the normal bacteria flora has decreased allowing for the spots to be more prominent.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Do you suspect they will go away or become less visible after i stop taking the antibiotics?
Brief Answer:
Fordyce spots
Detailed Answer:
The Fordyce spots will be more prominent at different times. We don't know exactly why that it is but it is nothing to be worried about. They will probably reduce in appearance once you finish the antibiotics and your mouth bacteria flora returns to normal
Fordyce spots
Detailed Answer:
The Fordyce spots will be more prominent at different times. We don't know exactly why that it is but it is nothing to be worried about. They will probably reduce in appearance once you finish the antibiotics and your mouth bacteria flora returns to normal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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