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What Does A Painless Small Bump On Upper Lip Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 16 Oct 2014

Question: I have a painless small bump on the outside of my upper lip. Its been there for 2 weeks and seems to be a little bigger than when it first appeared. It doesn't bleed but feels soft and squishy. Do I need to see someone? What could this be?

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pictures requested

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your apprehension regarding the skin lesion around upper lip.
From your description it seems you may have Fordyce spot, an enlarged sebaceous gland but its difficult to say anything specific in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore for better understanding I would request you to post some clinical pictures. You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY with subject titled 'Attn: Dr Hardik Pitroda'.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (7 minutes later)

What is the treatment for this, if it is a Fordyce spot? Sorry, can't get a pic to you right now.

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Fordyce spot is one probable differential diagnosis which I have put forward after review of your case but its not the definitive diagnosis unless you can help me by providing the pictures. Thus, I would request you to send pictures as soon as you can for perfect management.
Thanks
Dr Hardik

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar