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I have clusters of lesion
Sir, i have clusters of lesion (prickly heat) like growth in buccal mucosa of both side for more then a year with pain
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As already mentioned, these are nothing but natural clusters known as fordyce's granules which are painless and do not require any treatment as such. You do not need to worry about them
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Hope you are pointing out to the yellow clusters. They are called Fordyce granules and are totally a normal finding. It can be found in many people and are not harmful or cause any kind of problem. It is usually found on both sides of cheek and sometimes in the inside of lip too. When found on lip they are helpful in preventing dryness or chapping or cracking of lips, which occurs in winter season.
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nothing needs to be done. there can never be any pain due to Fordyce granules. in case there is pain, it will be due to some other reason.
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observed for a week or 2 and visit a dentist if needed.
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