Laser showdown: which treatment best zaps sebaceous bumps?
NCT ID NCT04429607
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests three different treatments for sebaceous hyperplasia—small, benign bumps on the skin. Participants receive either a combination of pulsed dye laser and Nd:YAG laser, an erbium:YAG laser, or a procedure called electrodesiccation and curettage. Each bump is treated twice, and researchers measure changes in size and number of bumps after 4 to 12 weeks. The goal is to find out which approach works best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Laser (PDL, Nd:YAG, Erbium:YAG) and electrodesiccation with curettage
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could identify the most effective laser or procedure for removing or shrinking sebaceous hyperplasia lesions with minimal side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Treatments may cause scarring or incomplete removal.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwestern University Department of Dermatology
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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