Is Finacea Helpful with Sebaceous Hyperplasia?

Question

I have mild Rosacea on my cheeks. I use Finacea at night on my cheeks to keep the pimples and bumps away. It has been effective. If I use the Finacea on my forehead will it help the Sebaceous Hyperplasia? I do plan to get the sebaceous hyperplasia treated by my Dermatologist. She recommends Electrocautery but her first available appt is not until August. I was wondering if Finacea would help at all in the meantime?

Ken Landow, MD · Answer

none of the topical agents currently available will help...needs to be burned or frozen or zapped...and heat, sweat and spicy foods may worsen the condition

David W. Bray, MD · Answer

I agree that the most effective way to treat sebaceous hyperplasia is with electrocautery. Finacea will likely decrease oil production wherever it is applied, but I would not expect it to cause any significant redcution in the size of your sebaceous hyperplasia.

Is Finacea Helpful with Sebaceous Hyperplasia?

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