Do fordyce granules in patients require treatment?

Fordyce granules are small, painless, pale bumps that appear on the mucosal surfaces, typically seen in the oral cavity and genital areas. They are sebaceous glands that are ectopic, meaning they are not associated with hair follicles and are completely benign. Generally, Fordyce granules do not pose any health risk and are considered a normal anatomical variant.

Because they do not cause symptoms or significant problems for most individuals, treatment is not typically necessary. Therefore, the option that reflects the standard approach in clinical practice is that these granules do not usually require treatment, as they are harmless and do not affect the patient's health or quality of life. Options suggesting automatic treatment or restriction to certain demographics like children do not align with the understanding of Fordyce granules, which are not inherently problematic at any age.