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Medical Conditions - Oral Fordyce Granules

These are ectopic sebaceous glands present within the oral cavity. It is commonly seen on the vermillion border of lips as yellow-white papules, that are usually asymptomatic. These are hyperplastic and nodular in appearance. Treatment is not usually required.

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Oral Fordyce Spots

Fordyce granules are not a serious threat to health. It is a harmless medical condition that serves as a marker for detecting other systemic disorders.

4 min readApril 2, 2021
Oral Fordyce Spots