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Inside cheek small spot
Sir my self bhupesh patel
Age 35
Last 1 year many small small bubble type spot show inside right cheek not any side eefect i consult doctor and he suggests me that are fordyce spot but I got tension many time on this problem like it's dengerous or not y symptom are not go away so please suggest what kind I do I not chewing tobacco
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It's an absolutely normal finding . You don't need any treatment . These are just oil granules which are not harmful.It's not a problem so relax.
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Fordyces spots are are not contagious nor are caused by bacterial or viral infections. These appear due to enlarged glands in the skin. Mostly seen on gums, Lips, cheeks. No need of treatment. If they look not aesthetic like on lips you can go for cosmetic treatments.
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This is normal finding in many patients. Fordyce Spots are harmless and can go over a period of time.There is no treatment as such for them as they are harmless. So don’t worry. It is not a disease.
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