Fordyce spots
Fordyce Spots
Fordyce spots (pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrdaɪs/), also known as Fordyce granules or Sebaceous Prominence, are small, raised, pale red, yellow-white or skin-colored bumps or spots that appear on the shaft of the penis, the labia, scrotum, or the vermilion border of the lips of a person's face. They can also appear on the inner surface and vermilion border of the lips of the face. They are common in men and women of all ages.
Etymology
The term "Fordyce spots" is named after the American dermatologist, John Addison Fordyce, who first described them clinically in a medical journal in 1896.
Description
Fordyce spots are a type of sebaceous gland, and are not associated with any disease or illness. They are natural occurrences on the body and are considered a variant of normal anatomy. They are not infectious and are harmless. However, some people may feel self-conscious or anxious about them due to their appearance.
Related Terms
- Sebaceous gland: These are small oil-producing glands present in the skin of mammals. They are usually attached to hair follicles and release a fatty substance, sebum, into the follicular duct and thence to the surface of the skin.
- Vermilion border: This is the normally sharp demarcation between the lip (red colored) and the adjacent normal skin.
- John Addison Fordyce: An American dermatologist who first described the Fordyce spots.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fordyce spots
- Wikipedia's article - Fordyce spots
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