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
Wikipedia article: Fordyce spots
References
- ↑ (2012).
Fordyce spots
, The Free Dictonary by Farlex. Retrieved 14 March 2024.