What are these bumps on her lip? Botched filler? Herpes??? 😷Fordyce Spots. They are normal. 🚫do not try to squeeze or pop them. – – You have them from birth. They tend to get larger during puberty. You may have noticed them more prominently after lip injections or after you have a swim. It is important to realize that they are normal. Is more common in people with oily skin. This is not Herpes or cold sores. Those are vesicles and are treated differently there are many treatment options available if so desired. They include: Cryotherapy: Cryotherapy uses extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue. After cryotherapy, you may experience mild pain in your affected area for approximately three days. Electrodessication: Electrodessication involves using a special electric needle to burn away portions of your skin. Your affected areas may take three to five days to heal. Laser skin resurfacing: Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser skin resurfacing uses short-pulsed light energy or continuous light beams to remove thin layers of skin with minimal heat damage to the surrounding structures. Your affected areas may take between five and 21 days to heal. Micro-punch surgery: Your healthcare provider will use a pen-like instrument to “punch” your skin and remove tissue during micro-punch surgery. Your affected areas may take up to a month to heal. Topical treatments: Topical creams, including retinoids like Retin-A®, may reduce or eliminate your Fordyce spots. It may take two to six weeks to see results From Cleveland Clinic
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