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What Is The Treatment For Small Cluster Of Bumps Present On Top Of Upper Lip?

I have a small cluster of bumps on the very top of my upper lip. You can't really see them from far but when I look in the mirror and stretch my lip you can see them clearly and I can feel them when I run my tongue across them. They don't burn or itch and it doesn't seem to be a cold sore because they havent gone away yet. I put Carmex on all the time. So I just wanted to know what they were and what would be a treatment so they go away.
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM forum .

From the clinical history that you have provided I can present the following most probable causes for your condition

1.Fordyce Glands ---Tiny yellow dots on the lips are called Fordyce glands ,these are these are basically visible sebaceous (oil ) glands . They are not usually visible in children, and tend to appear at about age 3, then increasing during puberty and become more obvious in later adulthood.They are harmless and do not need treatment .

2.Contact allergy --A rash (sometimes itchy or painful )can also form if you have used a product like a chapstick, lipgloss or lipstick that you are allergic to, this is called a "contact allergy" . You should then immediately stop the use of that product and wait it out ,it may heal or may need topical applications like hydrocortisone .

3.Infection ---A rash on the lips could be due to infections like viruses such as herpes which tend to look more like small blisters that can often be painful or warts, or from bacteria.

If the rash on your lips does not correspond to any of the above or is present in conjunction with any generalised rash on any other skin surface ,you should see a dermatologist .

Hope this helped .
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What Is The Treatment For Small Cluster Of Bumps Present On Top Of Upper Lip?

Hello and welcome to HCM forum . From the clinical history that you have provided I can present the following most probable causes for your condition 1.Fordyce Glands ---Tiny yellow dots on the lips are called Fordyce glands ,these are these are basically visible sebaceous (oil ) glands . They are not usually visible in children, and tend to appear at about age 3, then increasing during puberty and become more obvious in later adulthood.They are harmless and do not need treatment . 2.Contact allergy --A rash (sometimes itchy or painful )can also form if you have used a product like a chapstick, lipgloss or lipstick that you are allergic to, this is called a contact allergy . You should then immediately stop the use of that product and wait it out ,it may heal or may need topical applications like hydrocortisone . 3.Infection ---A rash on the lips could be due to infections like viruses such as herpes which tend to look more like small blisters that can often be painful or warts, or from bacteria. If the rash on your lips does not correspond to any of the above or is present in conjunction with any generalised rash on any other skin surface ,you should see a dermatologist . Hope this helped .