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What Does A Raised Red Spot On The Upper Lips Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 10 Nov 2016

Question: Hello Doctor, I had red rised spots in my upper lips. It is burning...I have attached the photos..

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be Fordyce spots

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be Fordyce spots.
These are ectopic oil glands which are a normal finding in about 50 percent of the general population.
They are harmless and are mainly of cosmetic concern.
If you want to remove them you need to consult a dermatologist and go for laser treatment.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (25 minutes later)

Doctor, Ian suspecting it as herpes and I have cluster of spots on oral musca....

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
What is the duration of these spots?
Did you have similar lesions earlier also?
What is the extent of burning and pain?
Are these fluid filled blisters or solid bumps?
Kindly revert with the answers.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (19 minutes later)

In lips it is 4 days...the cluster of spots on inner cheeks over 2 months. Some times pain...no fluid filled..little spots

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Go for clinical examination

Detailed Answer:
2 months is too long a duration for it to be herpes infection.
Moreover in herpes usually blisters are seen and not solid spots.
You can consult a dermatologist and get it examined clinically.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad