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{{Construction Site}}'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' are "["e]nlarged ectopic sebaceous glands in the mucosa of the mouth and genitals. They appear as small yellow spots. They are asymptomatic and are present in most people."<ref>{{REFweb
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Fordyce spots were first described by an American dermatologist, Dr. [https://litfl.com/john-addison-fordyce/ John Addison Forsythe], in 1896.
== Video ==
<b>Dr. James O'Donovan discusses Fordyce spots.</b>
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