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Will Oral Sex Cause Inflamed Fordyce Spots On Lips?
Hello, I have Fordyce spots on my lips according to my PCP. I had hot wings earlier tonight and noticed that on the edge of my mouth they seem to be getting inflamed - is this normal? I'm worried because I had sex / oral sex a few nights ago. The sex was protected but the oral sex was not. Is there a way for me to make sure it's inflamed Fordyce spots and not oral herpes?
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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fordyce granules are developmental anomaly. Cause of this is not oral sex so, dont worry. It doesnt have any treatment and it doesn't cause any discomfort. Its basically due to ectopic sebaceous glands and herpes is a viral infection and it spread when you touch these lesions to unaffected lesion. You should visit dentist to know if is fordyce or herpes. Dont touch herpes lesion.
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Welcome to HCM
fordyce granules are developmental anomaly. Cause of this is not oral sex so, dont worry. It doesnt have any treatment and it doesn't cause any discomfort. Its basically due to ectopic sebaceous glands and herpes is a viral infection and it spread when you touch these lesions to unaffected lesion. You should visit dentist to know if is fordyce or herpes. Dont touch herpes lesion.
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Hello
Welcome to HCM
fordyce granules are developmental anomaly. Cause of this is not oral sex so, dont worry. It doesnt have any treatment and it doesn't cause any discomfort. Its basically due to ectopic sebaceous glands and herpes is a viral infection and it spread when you touch these lesions to unaffected lesion. You should visit dentist to know if is fordyce or herpes. Dont touch herpes lesion.
Thank you
Welcome to HCM
fordyce granules are developmental anomaly. Cause of this is not oral sex so, dont worry. It doesnt have any treatment and it doesn't cause any discomfort. Its basically due to ectopic sebaceous glands and herpes is a viral infection and it spread when you touch these lesions to unaffected lesion. You should visit dentist to know if is fordyce or herpes. Dont touch herpes lesion.
Thank you
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1 Doctor agrees with this answer
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