Sebaceous hyperplasia features skin-colored to yellow-white elevations of the skin that are often seen on the forehead.  The small, smooth elevations of the skin have a faint yellow-white color and can be very subtle in sebaceous hyperplasia. This image displays collections of sebaceous glands on the skin that appear as whitish-to-yellow skin bumps.
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Sebaceous Hyperplasia  Information for adults

Picture of Sebaceous Hyperplasia: Sebaceous hyperplasia features skin-colored to yellow-white elevations of the skin that are often seen on the forehead.  Divider line
Sebaceous hyperplasia features skin-colored to yellow-white elevations of the skin that are often seen on the forehead.
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Self-Care Guidelines
No treatment is required. They will not go away on their own.
When to Seek Medical Care
See your doctor:
  • If the lesions are irritated (by shaving, glasses, or clothing) or if they are cosmetically bothersome.
  • If you have many lesions (over 10) or if they are growing or bleeding.
Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008