Tricoepithelioma, also known as sebaceous adenoma type Balzer, is a benign skin tumor derived from hair follicles, which leads to the appearance of small hard balls that can appear as a single lesion or multiple tumors, being more frequent on the skin of the face, and may also be more frequent on the skin of the face. appear on the scalp, neck and trunk, increasing in quantity throughout life.
This disease has no cure, but the lesions can be disguised with laser or dermo-coat surgery. However, it is common for them to recur over time, and it is necessary to repeat the treatment.
Possible causes
Trichepithelioma is thought to occur due to genetic mutations in chromosomes 9 and 16 during pregnancy, but it usually develops during childhood and adolescence.
How the treatment is done
Treatment for tricoepithelioma should be guided by a dermatologist. It is usually performed with laser surgery, dermo-abrasion or electrocoagulation to reduce the size of the pellets and improve the appearance of the skin.
However, tumors can grow back, so it may be necessary to repeat treatments regularly to remove pellets from the skin.
Although it is rare, in cases where there is suspicion of malignant tricoepithelioma, the doctor can perform a biopsy of the tumors removed in surgery to assess the need for other, more aggressive treatments, such as radiation therapy, for example.
