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What Causes White Spots Inside Upper Lip?
Question: Hi, i am finding a lot of tiny white spots on the inner side of my upper lip, just where it ends. They are not visible otherwise but when stretched, they can be clearly seen. there are many such pure white dots on both sides and increasing. what they could be? should i be worried about vitiligo etc?
Brief Answer:
fordyce spots is most likely possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern. I have seen the attached photograph also.
You have developed Fordyce spots over the lip. These are quite normal structures and are not harmful at all. These are enlarged sebaceous glands which are otherwise not present in this location. It is this prominence of sebaceous glands which make them visible on lips. These are of cosmetic concern only.
If you are really concerned cosmetically then you may get it removed by Radio frequency from an expert dermatologist.
Do not panic , it is not vitiligo.
Visit your doctor so that he can examine you. You can share my opinion with him. I hope it helps. Take care.
fordyce spots is most likely possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern. I have seen the attached photograph also.
You have developed Fordyce spots over the lip. These are quite normal structures and are not harmful at all. These are enlarged sebaceous glands which are otherwise not present in this location. It is this prominence of sebaceous glands which make them visible on lips. These are of cosmetic concern only.
If you are really concerned cosmetically then you may get it removed by Radio frequency from an expert dermatologist.
Do not panic , it is not vitiligo.
Visit your doctor so that he can examine you. You can share my opinion with him. I hope it helps. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thankyou so much. I just had one azithromycin because i generally have lot of itching in my throat and near ears on and off. After having the medicine, itching started all over the body. Can these be because of throat itching too? Should i continue azithromycin? Its just one dose i had and i stopped. I hope justone dose doesnt have any side effect
Brief Answer:
you should not take azithromycin of your own
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Azithromycin usually does not cause itch body. But if you really feel that after taking the medication , itch started then you should avoid taking it of your own. You should consult your doctor in person for this.
Thanks
you should not take azithromycin of your own
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Azithromycin usually does not cause itch body. But if you really feel that after taking the medication , itch started then you should avoid taking it of your own. You should consult your doctor in person for this.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thankyou so much. Just a last quer. Actually i am being very apprehensive about vitiligo these days may because of white spots i see here and there on my arms etc. I have attached a photograph of the same. Please let me know if i am just getting worried unnecessarily. What are the causes of these spots?y
Brief Answer:
pre vitiligo is a possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome back. I have seen the attached photographs also.
From the photograph, possibility of pre vitiligo cannot be ignored. You may go for Skin biopsy to confirm the same.
thanks
pre vitiligo is a possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome back. I have seen the attached photographs also.
From the photograph, possibility of pre vitiligo cannot be ignored. You may go for Skin biopsy to confirm the same.
thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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