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Skin disease
Sebaceous hyperplasia
Small yellowish umbilicated papules on the face in adults, caused by enlarged sebaceous glands.
They are benign; they are distinguished from basal cell carcinoma by dermoscopy and treated with laser or electrosurgery if they are bothersome.
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