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Just when you thought you knew about every jot down ofskin bumpandacneout there, along comes another.
Meet sebaceous hyperplasia, a common skin condition whoseTikTok searchhas yielded nearly two million views.
Fortunately, this condition is treatable.
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Ahead, learn everything you gotta know.
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What Is Sebaceous Hyperplasia?
Sebaceous glands are, however, highly sensitive to circulating androgens.
In women, for instance, the most common time for sebaceous hyperplasia to appear is post-menopause.
With that in mind, keep reading for the best treatments for sebaceous hyperplasia.
Unfortunately, there are no effective treatments at home, Levin says.
Treating sebaceous hyperplasia effectively requires in-office procedures in order for the results to be noticeable, Maiman adds.
But once discontinuing isotretinoin, the sebaceous hyperplasia can recur, she warns.
Responses to these modalities range from complete elimination of lesions to flattening, she says.
However, its important that the concentrations are chosen with the utmost care.
However, this would be expected to produce less robust results and thus require more treatments, she says.
Get Sebaceous Hyperplasia Removed With Electrocautery
Many dermatologists will recommend electrocauteryincluding Levin and Maiman.
Nevertheless, its a proven treatment (however short-lived) for sebaceous hyperplasia.
In most cases, a small curette is then used to scrape away the lesions.
In other cases, the practitioner may elect to leave the lesions alone.
Maiman tells us that cryotherapy utilizes liquid nitrogen to kill sebaceous glands via freezing.
Be sure to take care of your skin so that it can properly recover.
Be sure to consult with your practitioner about the right aftercare for the treatment you choose.
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