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What Causes Tiny Bumps On Side Of Cheeks?

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Posted on Sun, 26 Jul 2015
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Question : I have tiny bumps o the left side of my cheek. They do not hurt. But of course I keep feeling them with my tongue. They have been their since I had the flu. Fever vomiting and chills I rinsed my mouth with peroxide but do not know what else to use. They are not on my tongue or lips
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Fordyce spots

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
These are enlarged sebaceous glands known as Fordyce spots.
These are normal and slowly subside on their own.
There is nothing to worry.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you.
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What Causes Tiny Bumps On Side Of Cheeks?

Brief Answer: Fordyce spots Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. These are enlarged sebaceous glands known as Fordyce spots. These are normal and slowly subside on their own. There is nothing to worry. Let me know if you have any other doubt. Thank you.