What is Sebaceous Hyperplasia
This is a skin disease that affects peoples faces. Small growths are first noticed by the patient. Usually these growths are yellow. The first thing to know is that the condition isn’t dangerous and will not seriously endanger the patient. It means the patients has an overgrowth of some of the glands on their face. Although not dangerous the condition can be embarrassing for individuals since they suffer a big affect on their confidence and they often don’t go outside as much as they often do. This skin disease does have treatment available and the patient should go to the doctor right away.

Causes of Sebaceous Hyperplasia
It is unknown what causes this condition but it does run in families that have a history of this condition. Although some relief can be gained by knowing the fact that it is not a contagious skin disorder. This should be a welcome relief for many. But the patient will still want to get rid of the disease. Since it seems to run in the family at least most patients will know what to expect since their parents will likely have told them about it.

Available Treatment for Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Although there is treatment available for this condition many feel there is no need for treatment since it goes away on its own. Some patients don’t want to wait for the problem to go away on its own and insist on receiving treatment. In this case a doctor will prescribe some cream or gel to help the disease. Most of the time it is tretinoin that has to be applied to the problem areas daily.

The cream helps the condition from getting worse and slowly helps eliminate the skin condition. Accutane is a more powerful drug that you can use. Although the skin disease might come back once you stop using this drug. To make sure that you will no contract the condition again you will have to keep use this drug regularly.

factors that may increase your risk of skin cancer include:
* Fair skin. Anyone of any skin color can get skin cancer. However, having less pigment (melanin) in your skin provides less protection from damaging UV radiation. If you have blond or red hair and light-colored eyes, and you freckle or sunburn easily, you're much more likely to develop skin cancer than is a person with darker skin.
* A history of sunburns. Every time you get sunburned, you damage your skin cells and increase your risk of developing skin cancer. After a sunburn, your body works to repair the damage. Having multiple blistering sunburns as a child or teenager increases your risk of developing skin cancer as an adult. Sunburns in adulthood also are a risk factor.
* Excessive sun exposure. Anyone who spends considerable time in the sun may develop skin cancer, especially if the skin isn't protected by sunscreen or clothing. Tanning, including exposure to tanning lamps and beds, also puts you at risk. A tan is your skin's injury response to excessive UV radiation.
* Sunny or high-altitude climates. People who live in sunny, warm climates are exposed to more sunlight than are people who live in colder climates. Living at higher elevations, where the sunlight is strongest, also exposes you to more radiation.
* Moles. People who have many moles or abnormal moles called dysplastic nevi are at increased risk of skin cancer. These abnormal moles — which look irregular and are generally larger than normal moles — are more likely than others to become cancerous. If you have a history of abnormal moles, watch them regularly for changes.
* Precancerous skin lesions. Having skin lesions known as actinic keratoses can increase your risk of developing skin cancer. These precancerous skin growths typically appear as rough, scaly patches that range in color from brown to dark pink. They're most common on the face, lower arms and hands of fair-skinned people whose skin has been sun damaged.
* A family history of skin cancer. If one of your parents or a sibling has had skin cancer, you may have an increased risk of the disease.
* A personal history of skin cancer. If you developed skin cancer once, you're at risk of developing it again. Even basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas that have been successfully removed can recur.
* A weakened immune system. People with weakened immune systems have a greater risk of developing skin cancer. This includes people living with HIV/AIDS or leukemia and those taking immunosuppressant drugs after an organ transplant.
* Exposure to certain substances. Exposure to certain substances, such as arsenic, may increase your risk of skin cancer.
* Increasing age. The risk of developing skin cancer increases with age, primarily because many skin cancers develop slowly. The damage that occurs during childhood or adolescence may not become apparent until middle age. Still, skin cancer isn't limited to older people and can occur at any age.

Vulnerable Age Groups
One age group is more susceptible to this condition than any other age group. Men in their middle ages or slightly older age seem to be the most vulnerable. No one who is young should be pretty confident that they aren’t going to get the skin disease until they get a little older. Older men who have a family history of this disease should be aware of this condition and go to their doctor right away for medication for the growths the moment the appear if you feel you need the medication.