Hormones
Fordyce spots are present at birth and are normal. Increased skin oil production and hormonal factors contribute to their enlargement. Fordyce spots become more prominent throughout puberty and as people age.
Some studies have further connected hormonal changes and elements in embryo development to the proliferation of ectopic sebaceous glands that frequently results in Fordyce spots. Additionally, the changes in hormone levels may alter the color or size of previously benign growth.
Fordyce spots may shift and become more visible on occasion. For example, androgenic hormonal changes brought on by puberty or pregnancy may impact a specific body region, modifying a benign structure’s size, shape, or color. Gingival overgrowth is one example of this.
Another method for removing Fordyce spots is micro-punch surgery. In this procedure, the doctor quickly “punches” the skin in Fordyce spot-affected areas using a tool resembling a pen. Since the technique might be fairly painful, anesthesia is typically used.
Fordyce spot removal with micro-punch surgery has been done successfully in male clinical trial participants, demonstrating the procedure’s efficacy.
