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What Could Small, Purplish Raised Bulge On Lower Lip Be?

Hi, Abt 10 years back i had developed a small purplish/blackish small spot which has a small buldge on my lower lip on the righthand side. It is painless even when i touch it or even press it. It seems to have become a little bigger in the last year..I cant seem to detect the problem. I wonder if its a nerver ending on the lower lip? If you could help me it would be great.
Fri, 10 Jul 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

The symptoms you mention in query is due to ' Fordyce spots ' . These are basically benign skin lesions and tend to occur in certain predisposed people. They can develop over the oil glands. It is ectopic eruption of sebaceous gland. It is a normal variant.

It is usually harmless and no treatment is require untill it bothers you aesthetically .

Simply apply lip balm on lip .

If you want to get it remove then consult dermatologist for proper examination and rule out any malignant growth .

There few options your doctor can recommend you for its removal like CO2 laser , Pulsed dye lasers or Micro-punch technique .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Could Small, Purplish Raised Bulge On Lower Lip Be?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. The symptoms you mention in query is due to Fordyce spots . These are basically benign skin lesions and tend to occur in certain predisposed people. They can develop over the oil glands. It is ectopic eruption of sebaceous gland. It is a normal variant. It is usually harmless and no treatment is require untill it bothers you aesthetically . Simply apply lip balm on lip . If you want to get it remove then consult dermatologist for proper examination and rule out any malignant growth . There few options your doctor can recommend you for its removal like CO2 laser , Pulsed dye lasers or Micro-punch technique . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Dr. Harry Maheshwari