Graves Disease Preventing Scarless Sebaceous Hyperplasia Treatment? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Graves Disease Preventing Scarless Sebaceous Hyperplasia Treatment?

I am 52, female, and have developed sebaceous hyperplasia on my forehead. My current dermatologist says there is nothing she can do for me that won't cause scarring. They are getting larger and very noticeable. I was diagnosed with Graves Disease 2 years ago and am on 5 mg of methimazole a day. Do you think this could have anything to do with it? I have read that electrocautery is successful in treating this condition. What treatment do you recommend? Please help!

 
2 Doctor Answers | Asked by RLA75 in nebraska
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Sebaceous hyperplasia treatment

Sebaceous hyperplasia is an overgrowth of the oil glands around a hair follicle that creates a bump which typically has a slightly indented center, and the skin is somewhat yellowish in color in the bump. Many people have these. There is no cure as the hyperplasia continue to grow in new areas and the old ones continue to grow slowly over many years. They may be shaved off or treated with cauterization, or planed down by the careful application of a very strong acid. All of these... more
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No Association

Grave's Disease is associated with many dermatologic changes such as warm, moist, and smooth skin. The hair can become fine, and there is a characteristic nail change called Plummer's nails ( a distal upturning of the nail plate). However, as far as I am aware there is no association between Grave's Disease and sebaceous gland hyperplasia. Fortunately, there are many excellent treatments for this condition. As you mention electrocautery is a simple, effective and inexpensive... more
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