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*** I am interested in the Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment and Anti-Sebum cream (the anti-sebum cream might be good for the triangular area on my top lip) described below.***


Causes of Fordyce Spots

While the true cause of these Fordyce spots remains a mystery, these
spots are believed to be caused by the natural oil of the skin, or sebum.
Normally, the sebaceous glands secrete the sebum into the hair follicle,
because these sebaceous glands lack any hair, the sebum might get
trapped, resulting in these spots. Moreover, there appears to be a
genetic link.

Treatment of Fordyce Spots

GARLIC
Including garlic in your daily diet can be an effective remedy for these
spots since it will help to kill any bacteria in the bloodstream, reducing
the visibility of these spots.

VITAMINS
Maintaining a healthy Diet rich with necessary vitamins, particularly
Vitamins B complex or folic acid, can help reduce the spots faster. Whether you take folic acid supplements or whether you consume folic acid-rich foods, such as dark leafy vegetables like asparagus or spinach, it is just important that maintain a rich diet complete with this important element. Ensure that
you also take in C, A, D, E, and K.

CO2 LASER
CO2 laser treatments have diminished the appearance of these spots
with no residual Fordyce papules in the area. According to a 2003
Medipiel Centros Dermatológicos Study in Monterrey, Mexico, CO2
super-pulsed lasers have demonstrated a successful, safe, and effective
treatment of these spots for cosmetic reasons; however, these
evaporative treatments can often leave scars.

PULSED DYE LASER
Another less invasive laser treatment that has seen some success
among certain patients has been from Pulse Dye Lasers. The laser used
in this particular treatment produces an intense, yet gentle burst of
yellow light onto the skin, which is absorbed by the skin’s blood
vessels. The vessels then coagulate, reabsorbing into the body in a
normal healing process. However, because this treatment does not
scar, it is usually expensive.

ANTI-SEBUM CREAM
One particular treatment is Anti-Sebum, which is a product that is made
with natural ingredients such as sage extract, Arganiz extract, and
Tocopherol—many homeopathic remedies that have seen some
treatment success. It acts as a sebum control, extracting the sebaceous
oils out of the spots, reducing the amount of sebum produced in the
treated area, and diminishing the overall visibility of these Fordyce
spots. Lastly, it also tightens the pores in this area. One great thing
about this particular treatment, if it proves successful, is that within
two weeks, you will see improvements and that after elimination of the
issue, using the product daily is not longer necessary.

Anti-Sebum cream includes Argan Oil to help reduce the appearance of Fordyce spots. Argan oil is rich in Vitamin E, Antioxidants and essential fatty acids. The oil controls the release of sebum in the body. When the sebaceous glands (in this case Fordyce spots) start to over produce sebum oils, Argan stops and prevents this from happening

LIQUID NITROGEN
This treatment destroys the spots using cold temperatures. In addition to having to make several visits to the doctor, there is also a chance that the
treatment can damage tissue or nerves in the treated area. In addition,
pain, redness and blisters can also occur post-treatment.

 

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