Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum.  ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
 | 

Excessive Amounts of Grease Stuck in Pores

by sb016, Jun 28, 2008 12:56PM
For the past year or so my skin has layers of this yellowish/green colored grease on my arms. It is forming layers onto my skin and it appears as if water just slides on it. My pores are totally clogged. I don't know what this may be or what has caused it. Is it possible excessive use of skin lotions can cause this? I have never heard of anyone having such a problem so I am hoping somebody here can help me. Thanks
Member Comments (1)

by Dr_Aparna, Jun 28, 2008 01:13PM
To: sb016
Hi,
This could be sebaceous hyperplasia.Sebaceous hyperplasia is a common, benign condition of sebaceous glands in adults of middle age or older. Lesions can be single or multiple and manifest as yellowish, soft, small papules.
Sebaceous glands are found throughout the skin except on the palms and soles. They exist as a component of the pilosebaceous unit.
The largest sebaceous glands and the greatest number of sebaceous glands are found on the face, chest, back, and the upper outer arms.
Although more commonly found in the older population, premature or familial cases have been reported in which younger individuals are affected with multiple lesions, suggesting a genetic predisposition. In these cases of premature familial sebaceous hyperplasia, extensive sebaceous hyperplasia appears at puberty and tends to progress with age.
Sebaceous hyperplasia is completely benign and does not require treatment.Oral isotretinoin has proven effective in clearing some lesions after 2-6 weeks of treatment, but lesions often recur upon discontinuation of therapy.
ref:http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic395.htm
This is the closest explanation I can offer, however it would be best for you to get it examined by a dermatologist to come to a definitive conclusion.

Related discussions
Post Comment
To
Comment
Post Comment
Recent Activity
Cherie762 commented on photo
30 mins ago
Cherie762 6 am wide awake. went to bed at 9 I will let you know if...
pilotp38 joined this community
Welcome them!
3 hrs ago
April2 commented on My unhappy thanksgivi...
6 hrs ago
Dazon50 We have, as human beings, a storytelling problem. We're a ...
Dazon50 commented on Credit card fraud
9 hrs ago
nn5000 worried
neat song
9 hrs ago by Dazon50
RSS Expert Activity
What You Don't Know About Breathing...
Nov 24 by Steven Y Park, MD
Thanksgiving
Nov 23 by Thomas Dock, Vet. Technician
Snoring As Your Internal Smoke Alar...
Nov 22 by Steven Y Park, MD
Community Members