Symptoms Of A Nevus Sebaceous

Thickened And Bumpy Skin

As a child goes through puberty, hormonal changes will cause the nevus sebaceous to become more noticeable. The skin in the area with the birthmark will start to become thicker. Some individuals find the affected skin starts to develop small bumps or scales. The thickened and bumpy skin is often initially mistaken for a wart, but it will not respond to traditional treatments. It may also expand in size a little as the skin becomes more textured. Though the cosmetic alterations of a nevus sebaceous can be difficult for some individuals, the birthmark itself is not normally painful or uncomfortable. They will not itch or hurt like some other types of tumors. Normally, the nevus sebaceous does not change in size or shape much once an individual passes puberty. All of the bumpy areas are usually confined to one patch of skin, though in some cases, the patient may get one or more spot on their head.

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