I would agree with Dr. Oppenheim that the spots you are describing may be blackheads/whiteheads or small sebaceous glands which tend to be yellowish in hue. Either of these diagnoses is treatable. I would suggest you consult a dermatologist in your area. Good luck.
Treatment for enlarged sweat glands due to Restylane?
I have these unsightly bumps above my lip that look like blackheads but have been told they are enlarged sweat glands. They tend to get larger in the warmer weather and when I sweat. They also get very sore.
I had Restylane a few years back and these bumps appeared about a year later. I have been back to the dermatologist and he has injected them but they reappeared. He said he may not be able to help me.
Can you please let me know what these are and what treatment I can seek? It is depressing to think these are permanent on my face. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.
4 answers to “Treatment for enlarged sweat glands...”
A: Bumps above your lip
This is unlikely related to the restylane injections. More commonly, they are probably unrelated and I think the Dermatologist hit it on the head! See another dermatologist to be evaluated.
A: Restylane side effects
These enlarged sweat glands may or may not be due to the Restylane because it most likely has dissolved by now. So, you may have some other process developing. If you're not happy with the recommendations of you dermatologist, visit several others to see what they think. If the enlarged... more
A: ???Fordyce Spots
Without looking at a photo, what you are describing best fits the description of Fordyce Spots. These are fairly common small papules that chiefly occur slightly above the upper lip. They can also involve the border of the lower lip in addition. They are not sweat glands... more
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