
These pesky bumps are often mistaken for acne, but they can't be squeezed and drained like a pimple, and they don't respond to acne treatments. This is because they're actually enlarged sebaceous glands.
So, what's a sebaceous gland? Sebaceous glands are also known as oil glands, and you have them all over your body. They distribute sebum (your skin's natural oil) to the surface of your skin. These glands become enlarged when the cells that form the gland, known as sebocytes, overgrow and overproduce sebum. This creates these shiny little flesh colored bumps with their recognizable donut shape.

Sebaceous hyperplasia are more common in middle-aged or older people, but there is also a genetic component, which means that if you have a parent or other family member with these, then you're likely to have them as well. The immunosuppressant medication Cyclosporine is also known to cause them.
These bumps are usually harmless, but can sometimes be mistaken for basal cell carcinoma. They're also a sign of a tumor in people with the rare Muir-Torre syndrome. If you have concerns, please visit your healthcare provider.
These don't need to be treated, but if you are unhappy with their appearance they can be removed by a trained professional at Aesthetica. The procedure is quick and non-invasive, which means no downtime for you!
Love your skin.
Love yourself.
Love, Faith
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