Photodynamic therapy for Fordyce spots on lips

Benjamin Barankin, MD answers: Photodynamic therapy for fordyce spots?

Is Photodynamic therapy effective against fordyce spots on the upper lip? I saw a dermatologist about white bumps on my upper lip and she suggested Photodynamic therapy but she has only tried it on a few patients and said only half were effective?


Benjamin Barankin, MD
3 months ago

Although this may be helpful for some patients and at a fair amount of cost, application of TCA (acid) on the lesions or gentle electrocautery should give you a more consistent result at less cost. 

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