How do you get rid of sebaceous nevus?

While they can be removed in a surgical excision, scarring is unavoidable and will be permanent after removal. For those who do choose to reduce the appearance of their nevus sebaceous for cosmetic purposes or to prevent malignant growths, laser treatment can be an effective option.

What causes epidermal nevus?

Most epidermal nevus syndromes are thought to be caused by a gene mutation that occurs after fertilization of the embryo (postzygotic mutation), at an early stage of embryonic development. Affected individuals have some cells with a normal copy of this gene and some cells with the abnormal gene (mosaic pattern).

Can I remove birthmark without surgery?

Most birthmarks are harmless and many fade completely over time. Some, such as port-wine stains, are permanent and may even occur on the face. These can be removed using treatment such as laser therapy. Treatments to remove birthmarks are often most effective when started during infancy.

Are epidermal nevus hereditary?

Epidermal nevi are genetically ‘mosaic’, meaning that the mutation causing the nevi are not found in other cells of the body. Mosaicism arises when the genetic mutation occurs in one of the cells of the early embryo sometime after conception; such mutations are called ‘somatic’ mutations.

Should you remove a sebaceous nevus?

Often, a sebaceous nevus is harmless and less noticeable than a birthmark on the face, and doctors may recommend putting off surgical removal until the child is a bit older. However, if a sebaceous nevus is very large, our surgeons may remove it earlier.

Does lasering a birthmark hurt?

One side effect that all treatments for birthmark removal have in common is a pain. Though mild in all cases, there is a chance that your chosen procedure will cause minor pain during or after the procedure or both.

What does Schimmelpenning syndrome mean in medical terms?

Schimmelpenning syndrome is a neurocutaneous condition characterized by one or more sebaceous nevi, usually appearing on the face or scalp, associated with anomalies of the central nervous system, ocular system, skeletal system, cardiovascular system, and genitourinary system.

What kind of job does a Schimmelpfennig have?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Schimmelpfennig. 50% of Schimmelpfennig men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Schimmelpfennig women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schimmelpfennig were Painter and Housekeeper.

Where does the last name Schimmelpfennig come from?

In 1880 there were 18 Schimmelpfennig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 49% of all the recorded Schimmelpfennig’s in the USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schimmelpfennig families in 1880. Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimmelpfennig surname lived.

Who was the first person to report Schimmelpenning syndrome?

The classic Schimmelpenning syndrome diagnosis comprises a triad of sebaceous nevi, seizures, and mental retardation. The condition was first reported by Gustav Schimmelpenning in 1957 and independently reported by Feuerstein and Mims in 1962.