Abstract
Sebaceous hyperplasia is a benign proliferation of sebaceous glands. These benign lesions can be found throughout the integument, but have a greater tendency to occur on the face, upper neck and chest. The use of dermatoscopy helps in the differentiation of these lesions from other disorders, such as molluscum contagiosum, sebaceous adenoma, sebaceous carcinoma and, most importantly, basal cell carcinoma. Multiple pathophysical pathways may play a role in the evolution of sebaceous hyperplasia. Better understanding of the multiple signaling molecules and hormonal changes may lead to less painful and more permanent treatment of these benign lesions that may be troubling to those affected. Current treatment includes shave excision, isotretinoin therapy, bichloroacetic acid, cryotherapy, carbon dioxide laser ablation, electrodessication, erbium or yttrium aluminum garnet laser ablation and pulsed-dye laser photothermolysis.
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