Treatment of sebaceous gland hyperplasia with the pulsed dye laser

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Abstract
Sebaceous gland hyperplasia may be treated by cryotherapy, cauterization, topical chemicals, or excision. The major disadvantage of these therapeutic strategies is a considerable risk of postoperative scarring or dyspigmentation. The pulsed dye laser may be an effective and safe alternative treatment option. Our report presents two patients with sebaceous gland hyperplasia who were treated with the pulsed dye-laser (585 nm, 6.5–8 J/cm2, 300–450/μsec). After 2–3 treatment sessions, the lesions were completely gone. To date, no side effects have been observed. Based upon our experiences, we recommend the pulsed dye laser as a safe, fast, and minimal straining treatment alternative for hyperplasia of sebaceous glands. Lasers Surg. Med. 21:313–316, 1997.

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