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Sebaccous Hyperplasia
What are they? Sebaceous hyperplasia is a common, harmless condition where sebaceous (oil) glands become enlarged and filled with an oily substance called sebum. These enlarged glands most often appear on the central face, such as the forehead. There may be just one lesion, but more often there are multiple lesions. Typically, sebaceous hyperplasia lesions are small and do not present any health concern, but in rare instances they can be numerous and become disfiguring.
Why do they occur? There’s no way to prevent sebaceous hyperplasia, but you can reduce your risk of getting it. Washing your face with a cleanser that has salicylic acid or low levels of retinol can help prevent your sebaceous glands from clogging. Sebaceous hyperplasia is linked to sun exposure, so staying out of the sun as much as possible can also help prevent it. When you’re out in the sun, use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 50 and wear a hat to protect your scalp and face.
What can I expect following treatment? After your appointment a small scab or blister may form but this will usually drop off within a few days. This may leave new skin which is a slightly difference colour to the skin around it (hyper/hypo pigmentation) over the 6-12 months this skin will return to normal colour. (on very rare occasions the pigmentation changes may be permanent).
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