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Red spot and other small spots in cheek
I have a little raised red spot in my cheek from a long time but it does not pain and also it is not deep in the sense like a lump
Apart from this I also have small yellowish dots like thing too on my buccal mucosa which I suspect are FG
I am really worried what else it could be if not FG
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May be cheek bite
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These are Fordyce granules.Fordyce granules or papules are one of the common soft tissue variations seen in the oral cavity. They are ectopic sebaceous glands characterised by yellowish-white papular lesions scattered throughout the oral mucous membrane, but more common in the buccal mucosa.These granules do not undergo pathological changes and do not require any treatment.
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It seems like fordyce granules .They are usually common in puberty and adulthood due to harmonal change .These are oil glands that occurs in hair less areas on skin.They can usually subside normally with in a month.Do u find these spots on other areas of ur skin? Consult a dermatologist if these are more , n they can minimise these with some topical creams n minor procedures.
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no need to worry .they subside automatically.
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Dr. Deshant Agarwal
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
These are fordyces granules
No worry
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
These are fordyces granules
Nothing to worry. It’s normal.
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Dr. Deeksha Sharma
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Delhi
These are fordyces granules.
No need to worry if they are not causing any discomfort.
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If any symptoms are there, get them examined by a dentist.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Yellow spots looks like Fordyces granules.
If no pain, irritation or burning sensation, don't worry.
If pain,irritation or burning sensation, do visit a local dentist for physical evaluation.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
These look like Fordyce Granules. There is no need to worry. Suggest you meet the dentist and get a clinical examination done. Also meet a dermatologist and get an examination done.
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Dr. Jeessica
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Fordyces granules appears as small, pin head sized, painless red or white spots( dia-1-3mm).This is common in adults , occur due to hormonal factors & after puberty .Do u have any medical history?
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dont worry it will subside autometically its coz of hormonal changes
If its not going in 1month or so you can go to clinic for check up
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