Changes to my lips

Can anyone help me out here?

About three weeks ago, I started noticing these tiny little spots on my upper lip...

I wouldn't even call them pimples, really. More like small red abrasions... there's no swelling, they don't hurt when touched, and if I press on them, they turn white for a second before the redness comes right back.

There are three of them on my upper lip... just looking like tiny red dots.

Two are sitting right on the lip itself, and one is on the edge where the lip meets the skin.

As for the size of these dots, think along the lines of this:

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I've noticed similar things on my hands too... mostly in areas that get a lot of sun exposure...

I've also seen plenty of people with these on their arms—women, my buddies, older folks—and I know it's generally considered normal and not some contagious nonsense...

But is it normal to have them on the lips?

Is it actually worth seeing a dermatologist over this?

It could be a fungal infection. A friend of mine dealt with something similar—these little bumps popping up around her mouth—and when she saw her primary care physician, the doctor diagnosed it as fungus. They prescribed a cream, I believe it was Pfizer, and that cleared it right up. Honestly, I think your best bet is just to start by seeing a GP.

Thanks so much for the reply...

So, here’s the deal. For the last few months, every couple of weeks or so,
I keep getting this tiny little
reddish spot on my lower lip—kind of like a small red dot appearing
on any part of my lip, just slightly darker than my usual skin tone.
Sometimes, this little circle actually develops
a microscopic pimple (honestly, I feel ridiculous even
writing this 🙂), though not always.
It literally pops up out of nowhere overnight and then vanishes within
a few days because I’ve been slathering calendula salve on it (I have no idea
what else works, so I haven't really tried anything else).
I don't think it's herpes since there's no itching, tingling, blisters, or scabbing,
but I’m honestly stumped. My lips are usually pretty "healthy," and
I make sure they don't get chapped or anything.

If anyone has an idea of what this could be, or if you've
dealt with something similar, please let me know.

I honestly can't say for sure what's triggering it, but if it’s any consolation—you aren't alone in this struggle.
I deal with the exact same thing from time to time; it just appears out of nowhere, specifically on my lower shin. It starts with this slight swelling and a dull ache, then develops into a little circular patch that lingers for about five or six days before finally clearing up after I apply some ointment. Occasionally, things take a turn for the worse—just as one spot begins to fade, a second one pops up right next to it. It's truly obnoxious.
I know I’m not offering much in the way of a solution here, but I figured I'd share my own experience. That said, I'd be very interested to hear any advice on how to actually prevent these things from happening in the first place.

I’m glad I’m not the only one dealing with this, but honestly, it feels kind of ridiculous
to have to walk into my doctor's office, point at this tiny little spot on my lip
and ask her what on earth it is. But I think I’ll have to, because it’s driving me absolutely insane...
Yesterday, the exact same little speck popped up on my upper lip too
it's gross....
what the fuck is that??? 😕

You might want to try eating a bit cleaner and upping your vitamin intake—get some more fruit in your diet... and honestly, watch how you dress lately since this weather keeps shifting so unpredictably😉 it’s possible your immune system is just feeling a little run down...

So, I heard someone suggest this might just be a vitamin deficiency...
I actually started taking those Centrum multivitamins from Walgreens about two weeks ago, so I'm already on it.
I've also been sipping on some aloe vera to help boost my immune system...fingers crossed it actually does something useful. 🙂
But look, if I end up seeing my doctor and they actually give me some real insight, I'll definitely share
it with you guys, of course. 🙂

I’m honestly not sure if the vitamins are the deciding factor here—I’ve been taking my daily multivitamins (like Centrum) for about two years now, though I do take occasional breaks from them.

Honestly, I don't think it's just a vitamin deficiency either...
but man, I wish it was, because that would be the most incredibly simple
reason 🙂
I can tell it isn't contagious though, since my boyfriend hasn't "caught" it
from me—I try my best not to kiss him when that little spot pops up, but
sometimes that’s just asking for trouble 😁

So, I think I finally cracked the mystery of those little spots on my lip...
A few days ago, I came down with strep throat—probably just because my immune system took a massive hit
lately—and it triggered about four spots on my bottom lip and two on the top...
When I asked my doctor what was going on, the first thing she did was check if
I'd been to the dentist recently. I told her I had an appointment a couple
months back, and that's right around when they started popping up... She thinks it's some kind of inflammation
of the lip, possibly fungal, though she wasn't 100% sure (definitely not herpes)
and apparently, people pick stuff up at the dentist all the time if you're using shared equipment or whatever..
anyways, she put me on some Garamycin ointment for ten days and told me to use tea tree oil too...
fingers crossed it actually works...

Hey there,

I’ve noticed this little bump on my lower lip—it's more like a thickening, a spot that feels a bit harder than the rest of my lip, though it's the exact same color. If anyone else has dealt with something similar, please shoot me a DM. Cheers!

Fever? Syphilis? 😁

To provide some context regarding my situation: I have noticed small white spots appearing on my upper lip, particularly along the edges. Since I recently had several sharp warts removed from my groin area, and given that my partner has tested positive for HPV—even though she doesn't show visible symptoms and her Pap smear indicated CIN I—I am concerned about our recent history of oral sex. I find myself wondering what the likelihood is that these spots on my lip are actually warts. I have started to feel somewhat paranoid about this, and I am curious if there might be an alternative explanation, especially since I am currently away at college and cannot make it to a dermatologist immediately.

Thank you!

To sounds more like Fordyce spots to me rather than condylomas.

I’ve always dealt with these tiny, subcutaneous bumps—little white spots on my lips—but today I noticed they’ve flared up significantly and are starting to cluster together.

The areas where the concentration is highest feel lumpy, almost like a localized swelling or an unevenness in the lip contour itself. 🤣

Does anyone have any idea what this could be? I'm planning to head to the doctor first thing Monday morning to get it checked out. 🙂

In the photo, these swellings look much more severe than they actually feel. It's also worth noting that this is strictly limited to my upper lip; my bottom lip is completely clear.



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