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What Is The Remedy For Inflamed And Itchy Fordyce Spots?

I have multiple fordyce spots that turned inflamed and started to get kind of itchy. this started about a month ago and i am starting to get worried. I saw online that fordyce spots can get infected is that true and could that be what i have. Also how could i treat this
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
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hi,
thank you for putting up your query on HCM.
fordyce spots as such are painless, but yes, they do get infected with bacteria known as infected fordyce spots.
-- they usually get infected, if scratched a lot. so, avoid scratching an popping them out.
-- usually resolve in 5-7 days if left alone.
-- you can take tab levocetrizine 10 mg bd and pain killers like tab ibuprofen.
-- consult a dermatologist if it persists, you may need a course of oral and topical antibiotics, if seriously infected.
hope, it helps.
thank you.


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What Is The Remedy For Inflamed And Itchy Fordyce Spots?

hi, thank you for putting up your query on HCM. fordyce spots as such are painless, but yes, they do get infected with bacteria known as infected fordyce spots. -- they usually get infected, if scratched a lot. so, avoid scratching an popping them out. -- usually resolve in 5-7 days if left alone. -- you can take tab levocetrizine 10 mg bd and pain killers like tab ibuprofen. -- consult a dermatologist if it persists, you may need a course of oral and topical antibiotics, if seriously infected. hope, it helps. thank you.