What should you know about Paula's Choice and sebaceous hyperplasia?

These bumps commonly appear on oilier facial areas, especially the forehead, cheeks, or nose. They may have a central dip and can be mistaken for acne, milia, or other growths. A product from Paula's Choice may support general skin care, but an acid or cleanser should not be used to scrape, squeeze, or burn a bump at home. A clinician should assess a new, changing, bleeding, or unusual lesion because not every facial bump is sebaceous hyperplasia.

Use a gentle cleanser and non-comedogenic moisturiser, and avoid picking. Take a clear photograph if you want to track change. If the diagnosis is confirmed and the bumps bother you, a dermatologist may discuss Electrosurgery or CO2 Laser Resurfacing. These procedures can involve redness, crusting, pigment changes, or a need for careful wound care, so treatment choice should reflect your skin type, the number and location of bumps, and your expectations.

Book a skin examination for a bump that grows quickly, changes colour or shape, repeatedly bleeds, ulcerates, becomes painful, or differs from the others. Seek prompt care for spreading redness, pus, fever, or significant swelling after any procedure. Do not delay assessment by repeatedly trying stronger home products.

Ask how the diagnosis was made, whether a biopsy is needed, and which option best suits the lesion's location and your complexion. Clarify expected healing, pigment precautions, recurrence, and what to apply while the treated area repairs.