Can I Self Apply (And How) TCA to my Sebaceous Hyperplasia Papules?

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I am starting to develop sebaceous hyperplasia papules on my face. It is a bit stressful after reading web articles that SH only gets worse as you grow older. I am a 49 yr old man who had acne as a teen but nothing extreme. I'm a bit fearful of cautery, PDT, and other forms of removal. Targeting individual papules w/TCA seems like a good place to start. I have only 4-5 SH papules of 1-3mm in size.

Channing R. Barnett, MD · Answer

I do not recommend applying TCA yourself. When done incorrectly, it can result in permanent discoloration and scarring. I suggest you consult a board-certified dermatologist to help you in treating your sebaceous hyperplasia. There are very easy and safe techniques to remove sebaceous hyperplasia lesions.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

It is not a good choice to treat yourself with TCA.  If applied inappropriately it can cause serious scarring and burns to the face.  You may want to consider other options such as microablative Fractionated CO2 laser treatments.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Do not treat your self even if you are a physician.

	TCA is a potent acid and not something to play with.

	Sabaceous hyperplasia needs a long term treatment with different creams and skin care may be at the end consider chemical peels.

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