Sebaceous Hyperplasia Removal at Home
Reviewed by OcuraLife Skin Experts · Updated June 2026
Sebaceous hyperplasia are soft, yellowish bumps with a small dimple in the center, caused by enlarged oil glands. They are harmless and tend to spike after 40, and they can be treated at home.
Risk
Harmless
Color
Soft yellow
Most common
After 40
See a doctor if
It changes
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Treat them at home, at the source
The OcuraLife Plasma Pen flattens the enlarged gland at the surface. A scab forms, falls off on its own, and the skin renews. Adjustable settings, single-use tips.
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Common questions
Is sebaceous hyperplasia dangerous?
No. It is a benign enlargement of an oil gland. See a doctor if a bump grows, bleeds, or you are unsure it is not something else.
Can I treat sebaceous hyperplasia at home?
Yes, the bumps can be treated at home. Do not squeeze them, as they are gland tissue and will not pop like a pimple.
Why am I getting sebaceous hyperplasia?
Oil glands enlarge with age and hormone changes, most noticeably after 40.
Do the bumps go away on their own?
No, they do not usually clear on their own, but they can be treated.
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