Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Most Recent Posts

ACV, Essential Oils, Electric Pen for Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Amz (FL) on 05/08/2021
5 out of 5 stars

I'm using all the oils layered straight no mixer and ACV and layering them. I read to use a carrier oil but I didn't. My skin is very tough though. I read it can burn the skin but it didn't burn mine it's just very smelly. I use them before I shower and leave them on as long as I have time.

I'm also using one of the cheap electric pens from amazon to zap them every couple of weeks without going overboard. I just gently let the electricity hit them a couple of zaps and let a scab form it takes me about 5 days to heal. Don't pick off the scab it can scar. You can find youtube video's on this topic or go to an esthetician.

The pen was about $12 and people use them on skin tag and mole removal as well. I haven't tried that function but they are called mole remover pens on amazon. I'm only using the pen on larger SH with a fine tip. I stay very surface level. It does have a bad burnt flesh smell while you're doing it. Use caution and start slow and gentle, everyone's skin is different.

REPLY   3      

Peppermint Essential Oil for Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Sandra H. (Richmond, Va) on 05/05/2018
5 out of 5 stars

Peppermint Essential Oil for Sebaceous Hyperplasia:

I use straight peppermint essential oil with no adverse effects. I use a qtip to put the oil directly on the lesions. I am also using lemon essential oil the same way. The lemon oil stings a little when it first applied. Otherwise no adverse effects.

REPLY   3      

Peppermint Essential Oil for Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Sandra H. (Richmond, Va) on 05/05/2018
5 out of 5 stars

Peppermint Essential Oil for Sebaceous Hyperplasia:

I use straight peppermint essential oil with no adverse effects. I use a qtip to put the oil directly on the lesions. I am also using lemon essential oil the same way. The lemon oil stings a little when it first applied. Otherwise no adverse effects.

REPLY   3      



Peppermint Essential Oil for Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Diana (Atlanta) on 03/20/2017
5 out of 5 stars

I have a mild case of sebaceous hyperplasia, which in recent months has gotten a little worse. It's primarily been on the sides if my cheeks and forehead and recently the bumps got larger. I have about 50 of them. I've been panicked over what to do and scheduled an appt for the smooth beam laser. I'm supposed to go and have the laser done tomorrow. However, on Saturday I read a post on this site on peppermint oil and decided to try it. I dabbed it on all of the spots...a slight burning sensation for a few minutes but tolerable. I've been putting it on twice a day and diluted it a little with water and added apple cider vinegar (another amazing skin product for inflammation). Well, I am blown away!! By Sunday morning they reduced by half and now 48 hours later many are barely visible. My ski. Is smooth...wow!! I am so excited!! I'm thinking I'll cancel my laser appt. I have a few stubborn larger bumps but think I'll wait a week to see how they respond. This is an amazing discovery!! I even had several compliments today on how beautiful my skin looks today.
REPLY   12      

Peppermint Essential Oil Seems to be Helping Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Victoria (Farnham, U.k. ) on 10/17/2015
5 out of 5 stars

Peppermint Oil for Sebaceous Hyperplasia

I have been using this for 2 days following reviews on this site and can already see a difference, this seems to be Hereditary as my mum has them and I'm 35 and have a few, tried freezing but this does seem to work..am keeping my fingers crossed!

REPLY   3      

Re: Peppermint Oil Working for Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Neal (San Jose) on 07/31/2015
5 out of 5 stars

I have been using Peppermint oil for 3 days I only have one bump, that I have had for a long time. Tried Liquid Nitrogen which didn't work. I have seen a noticeable difference and am so happy about it. My bump is on the bridge of my nose. I put a drop on a Q tip twice a day and the redness has gone away and the bump has decreased. I would think after another week or two, problem will be solved
REPLY   1      

Need to Find and Eliminate Cause of Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Laurac (Phoenix, Az) on 02/11/2015

I posted in the past (4/2012) regarding sebaceous hyperplasia. Since then I discovered from a conversation with one of the nation's leading Naturopathic Physicians, that the CAUSE of sebaceous hyperplasia is from toxic levels of some substance in your body that is trying to come out through your skin. For me, it is high levels of mercury and lead ~mercury from dental fillings and lead from lead paint as a child.

If you don't eliminate the CAUSE the hyperplasia will return. An allopathic physician doesn't deal with this, so make an appt. with a naturopath. Hopes this helps!

REPLY   2      

Tea Tree Oil for Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Jan (New Mexico) on 12/22/2014
5 out of 5 stars

I have had Sebaceous Hyperplasia for over 15 years. The doctor told me I had to have them removed in the office, but that insurance wouldn't pay for it because it was deemed a "cosmetic" procedure.

For the last three months (due to "cranky" skin), I use tea tree oil - very diluted with water - after I wash my face. I follow up with coconut oil for moisturizer. The unexpected side effect? My sebaceous hyperplasia is gone.
REPLY   8      

Peppermint Oil Working for Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Ellen (Australia) on 11/10/2014
5 out of 5 stars

I have Sebaceous Hyperplasia and have been testing 1/2 face w/peppermint oil for about 5 days. I use a cotton swab and place a little dab on each bump. The treated half is noticeably improved. Some bumps have totally gone and others are smaller. It does burn the eyes, so be careful. It is working for me.
REPLY   5      

Laser Treatment for Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Denise74 (Richmond, Va - Usa) on 08/10/2012
5 out of 5 stars

I have had my sebaceous hyperplasia treated with amazing results using the smoothbeam laser. I found a great and talented doc that is know for his laser expertise here in Richmond, VA. So I would recommend finding someone really good with the Smoothbeam laser. They used a substance "ALA" first, before the laser itself, and the ALA enhances the laser treatment. My doctor told me that there is a 60% success rate with it. Well, it's worked great for me. The laser basically destroys the oil gland. Hope that helps! Just got my second treatment yesterday. I couldn't be happier. I literally had dozens of those things on my face. Thank God for lasers!!!
REPLY   1      

Laura C. (Phoenix, Az) on 04/16/2012
5 out of 5 stars

Having recently been diagnosed with sebaceous hyperplasia, I knew the options to treat it were limited and not a guarantee. (Have been in the medical field 25 years) I did some research on my own and found a suggestion for "mint juice". Instead of juicing fresh mint leaves I bought a Peppermint essential oil made from mint leaves. I put it on the few bumps at full strength and then diluted a drop with water and applied it to my entire face am/pm. WOW!!!!!!! It's only been two days and the bumps are HALF their original size! I also put it on a small spider vein on my cheek and noticed a significant reduction in its appearance. (Will try it on the small spider vein on my upper thigh)

Be sure to keep it away from your eyes! Wash your hands thoroughly after applying. You can then use moisturizer or night cream as usual. Hope this helps others!

REPLY   1      

Iodine for Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Mary (Buenos Aires, Argentina) on 04/10/2011

I have been using Lugols iodine for a week on sebaceous hyperplasia. Placing drops with dropper directly on this bumps on my face. It burns a little after a few applications. Skin looks a bit burnt at some of the treated lesions. It clears up right away and they really have gone down to a small size. I am cleaning my face with lemon and ACV. It seem to be the only thing that works after trying with several treatments including acutane twice. Hope this works, God Bless.
REPLY         

Re: Remedies for Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Kathleen (Chicago, Illinois) on 12/30/2009

Re: sebaceous hyperplasia/facial oil bumps.. I just removed a very large one from just below the back of my mother's neck on her upper back. I just squeezed. A tip is NOT to use your fingernails, but the sides of your thumbs to minimize breaking the skin and give yourself more leverage. It took three sessions over three days. One characteristic is that the sebum has a strong vinegar smell. I think that is because it is oil that has been there for a long time.

The second tip is to squeeze at the very outer edges, again for maximum leverage.

Finally, you might want to use something like Neosporin to prevent an infection after each session.

REPLY