Fordyce spots

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Fordyce spots 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."[1]

Fordyce spots were first described by an American dermatologist, Dr. John Addison Forsythe, in 1896.

Video

Dr. James O'Donovan discusses Fordyce spots.

External links

References

  1. ↑ REFweb (2012). Fordyce spots, The Free Dictonary by Farlex. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
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