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blisters on my upper lip

I have these little spots of blisters on my upper lip what are they?
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  • Male | 19 years old
  • Complaint duration: 1 day
  • Medications: None
  • Conditions: No

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2 UpVoted this answer Eric Spieler, DMD Dentist, Bala Cynwyd Glenn A. MacFarlane, DMD Dentist, Red Bank
Perfectly normal Fordyce Granules. Don,t worry.
Arnold J. Malerman
2 UpVoted this answer Glenn A. MacFarlane, DMD Dentist, Red Bank
I agree with Dr Browning as these are Fordyce spots caused by oil glands in the lip's transparent skin. They are benign and quite common if you look closely.
Alan Semion
2 UpVoted this answer Glenn A. MacFarlane, DMD Dentist, Red Bank
I agree they are most likely Fordyces granules. I would not worry about them if they are not giving you pain
2 UpVoted this answer Glenn A. MacFarlane, DMD Dentist, Red Bank
I agree with the other doctors. They do look like Fordyce Granules. These are enlarged sebaceous ( fatty glands)
2 UpVoted this answer Glenn A. MacFarlane, DMD Dentist, Red Bank
I think they are most likely Fordyces granules. I would have them checked by my dentist or physician but would not lose any sleep over them.
Timothy Agapas
2 UpVoted this answer Glenn A. MacFarlane, DMD Dentist, Red Bank
I think they are most likely Fordyces granules. I would have them checked by my dentist or physician but would not lose any sleep over them.
Timothy Agapas
2 UpVoted this answer Douglas B. Weber, DDS Dentist, Lancaster Glenn A. MacFarlane, DMD Dentist, Red Bank
They look like fordyce spots. Enlarged sebaceous glands. Nothing to worry about.
2 UpVoted this answer Douglas B. Weber, DDS Dentist, Lancaster Glenn A. MacFarlane, DMD Dentist, Red Bank
Could be fever blister or contact dermatitis to toothpaste or something like that For fever blister use Abreva 3times a day For contact hydrocortisone cream 2 times a day Might check with your girlfriends
Melvin Elson
1 UpVoted this answer Glenn A. MacFarlane, DMD Dentist, Red Bank
They appear to be normal gland tissue that often appears as white/creamy white dots on the lip. If so, they do not come and go, but will be present most of the time. It is never painful, so if you are feeling any discomfort, it is not gland tissue. I am only guessing this is what it is based on the photographic appearance. More information would be needed in order to have a better idea of what it is.
Kevin Boulard
1 UpVoted this answer
Small white bumps can appear on lips because of many different causes therefore you should see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis. From the picture posted I would say these are Fordyce Granules: small whitish/ yellow papules that tend to appear commonly on the borders of the lip. They are sebaceous glands(oily glands) and are found in 80-95% of adult population. Fordyce spots are benign, non-contagious and do not require treatment.