Fordyce disease
Variant: Fordyce spots
(for'dīs‵ 
)
[John Addison Fordyce, U.S. dermatologist, 1858–1925]
Enlarged ectopic sebaceous gland s in the mucosa of the mouth or on the genitals.
Symptoms and Signs: The spots appear as small (1 to 2 mm) papules on the buccal mucosa, at the border of the lips, on the shaft of the penis or on the labia.
Diagnosis: The clustered papules are usually white to yellow in appearance.
Treatment: No special treatment is required.
Impact on Health: The prognosis is excellent: the spots are normal and are solely of cosmetic concern.
Patient Care: Patients should be reassured that the spots are benign (not cancerous) and cause no damage to their health.