Fordyce's Condition - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Fordyces Condition is skin disorder which is characterized by tiny yellow dots. Sbaceous hyperplasia or Fordyce's condition is contagious. Fordyce's Condition is found in almost 90 percent of adult men. They may appear as single lesions or as symmetrical groups of 50. The spots are 2 to 5 mm in diameter. Fordyce Condition is a variant of Sebaceous Hyperplasia. Fordyce Disease is characterized by dry, darkened patches of skin in the underarm. They are non-infectious and a totally natural occurrence on the body.  They are sometimes confused with basal cell carcinoma.

Fordyce's Condition is a rare skin condition not the disease which are caused by an overgrowth of the sebaceous glands. They are generally non-infectious and usually resolve themselves. It mostly occurring in groups and sometimes it is found on the lips, inside mouth, and rarely on the genital skin. It generally does not interfere in love making as they are painless. The spots are a form of ectopic sebaceous gland, and are not known to be associated with any illness and are of cosmetic concern only. The papules are present at birth but only become prevalent when the child reaches puberty. Fordyce's Condition is harmless and appears in most adults, there is no reason to panic. They are generally non-infectious and usually resolve themselves.

Causes of Fordyces Condition

Common causes of Fordyces Condition

• Viral infection.
• Generic reason.

Symptoms of Fordyces Condition

Common Symptoms of Fordyces Condition

• Darkened patches of skin.
• Tiny yellow dots in the skin.
• Loss or breakage of hair follicles.

Treatment of Fordyces Condition

Common Treatment of Fordyces Condition

• Tretinoin cream or gel used daily will reverse sebaceous hyperplasia slowly overtime and will also help keep the condition from worsening.
• TCA chemical peels will also reverse sebaceous hyperplasia, but new lesions will occur slowly after treatment.
• Individual lesions may be removed by light cautery, diathermy or laser vaporization.

Home | Blog | Contact Us
Copyright © TheSkinDisorders.com All Rights Reserved.