Sebaceous hyperplasias are a common benign skin problem on the face. They can mimic small skin cancers called BCCs, so it is best to have a medical skin check to diagnose your lesions before removal.
These lesions are caused by over active sebaceous glands producing too much sebum which then also gets trapped under the skin rather than being released to the skin surface. This can occur with higher androgen hormone levels – so males are more affected and some medications can bring them on.
Symptoms
Small pink / white / yellow bumps on the face, often with a shiny surface, may have a central indention or be flower shaped. Occur more on oily skin areas – forehead, cheeks, nose.
Treatments
Our dermal clinicians at GVSL are experts in removing sebaceous hyperplasias and advising on home skincare regimes that will prevent recurrence.
Your clinician will match a treatment to your skin, using electrolysis or CO2 laser and extractions to remove the trapped sebum.
