Because of its action in reducing sebaceous gland size, it is used in sebaceous hyperplasia in lower doses than in acne. Optimal dose and duration used to treat sebaceous hyperplasia has not been established. Clearance has been achieved within 2 wk in some patients. Others may take longer. Recurrence within 1 mo after stopping is common.
Sebaceous hyperplasia is benign.
A single lesion may need to be biopsied to exclude basal cell carcinoma. Premature sebaceous gland hyperplasia. Lever's Histopathology of the Skin. Report of four cases. The treatment of benign sebaceous hyperplasia with the topical application of bichloracetic acid.