Benign Tumors of the Sebaceous, Hair Follicle, and Sweat Glands Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is benign tumors of the sebaceous, hair follicle, and sweat glands?
These are benign tumors of the sebaceous glands (oil glands in the skin). The exact cause is unknown, but could be due to defects in the DNA.
Symptoms of benign tumors of the sebaceous, hair follicle, and sweat glands
Lumps under the skin
Bluish lumps or bumps on the skin
Red or yellow skin lumps
Questions your doctor may ask to check for benign tumors of the sebaceous, hair follicle, and sweat glands
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose benign tumors of the sebaceous, hair follicle, and sweat glands
Do you feel a lump/lumps under your skin?
Do you have any blue colored spots/lumps on your skin?
Do you have yellow or red lumps/bumps on your skin?
Treatment for benign tumors of the sebaceous, hair follicle, and sweat glands
The treatment involves complete surgical removal, which would also prevent regrowth of the tumors.
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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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