Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Diagnosis: Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Pinpoint yellow papules on this infant’s nose (the sebaceous glands of the newborn may be temporarily enlarged at birth secondary to stimulation by maternal hormones).

Clinical Presentation

Pinpoint yellow papules on this infant’s nose (the sebaceous glands of the newborn may be temporarily enlarged at birth secondary to stimulation by maternal hormones).

Clinical History

Submitted by Alaa Saad. Originally posted September 17, 2010.

Treatment

See case discussion.

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