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.
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How to remove sebaceous hyperplasia at home
Step by step with your Ocura Plasma Pen: the tip, power level, technique, and aftercare, with photos.
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Risk
Harmless
Color
Soft yellow
Most common
After 40
See a doctor if
It changes
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Sebaceous hyperplasia explained
The full article: what causes those yellow bumps, when to worry, and every removal option.
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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.
See the Plasma PenCommon 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.
Why am I getting sebaceous hyperplasia?
Oil glands enlarge with age and hormone changes.
Do the bumps go away on their own?
No, they do not usually clear on their own.
