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Best Treatment for Sebaceous Hyperplasia?

Hello - Which is a good method to eradicate them -- radio surgery (which looks like a loop) or radio frequency (which uses a needle)? Is it true that...

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Low Dose Accutane for Sebaceous Hyperplasia?

I am 43 yrs old. I started getting mild acne breakouts in my mid 30s, and developed enlarged oil glands on the sides of my chin. About two years ago,...

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Big Oily Bumpy Nose? (photo)

I have a Big oily big nose and it has bumps because of pimples. how to remove these irritating bumps? and how to cure this excessive oil secretion? Is...

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What Can I Do About a Slightly Raised Skin Bump on my Nose?

I have a small circular area (3-4mm in diameter) on my nose that's slightly raised. It happened because I was squeezing it too hard one day. I...

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Big Purple Mark After Boil Lancing?

What's up docs! :) About 2 weeks ago i went to the doctors office because i had an inflamed sebacious cyst on the left side of my face. We decided...

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Indent from Electrodessication for Sebaceous Hyperplasia?

I had some hyperplasia spots on my chin treated a week ago. All but the largest spot are healing normally. The largest one is still peeling/scabbing...

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Sebaceous Hyperplasia and Differin?

Hi I was just told I have sebaceous hyperplasia . The dermatologist told me I have to use a retinoid and I have gone back on my differin. She said...

How Do I Find a Dermatologist Experienced in Removing Seb. Hyperplasia with a Hyfercator or Electrical Dessication?

Toronto, Canada, and everyone is advertising lasers. I've phoned three different cosmetic dermatology clinics and can't get anyone to answer my...

Intralesional Desiccation for Sebaceous Hyperplasia?

Can I ask why this treatment option is believed to be better/worse than methods such as dichloroacetic acid/TCA or a hyfrecator? Sincere thanks.

What Options Do I Have For Sebaceous Hyperplasia?

I Hv Sebaceous Hyperplasia but I Think Very Small Lesions for TCA. if PDT is Nt That Good What Other Options Do I Have?

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