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Photodynamic Therapy for Fordyce Spots?
asked 2 years ago by steevo deevo in illinois
Latest answer by Kavita Mariwalla, MD
Question viewed 896 times
Tags: Fordyce spots, upper lip
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?
3 answers to Photodynamic Therapy for Fordyce Spots?
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PDT not effective for Fordyce spots
Steevo deevo,
PDT has not been shown clinically to be effective against Fordyce spots. It is also unfortunately not covered by your insurance for the treatment of these benign spots. I agree with the others - I would try electrodessication or spot TCA to the areas to see if you get good results. Typically Fordyce spots are difficult to eliminate completely. Good luck! - Dr. Mariwalla
Kavita Mariwalla, MD
New Haven Dermatologic Surgeon
New Haven Dermatologic Surgeon
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Photodynamic therapy for sebaceous hyperplasia or Fordyce spots
While there is no clinical trials that validate the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for treatment of sebaceous hyperplasia or Fordyce spots, you may have better clinical outcome if electrodessication is applied immediately prior to PDT.
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Photodynamic therapy for Fordyce spots on lips
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.
