Seborrheic keratosis is one of the most common skin lesions, mainly in people over the age of 30. Although it looks alarming, seborrheic keratosis is a benign neoplastic lesion that does not pose a health risk. Patients usually decide to have them removed for aesthetic reasons or because of irritation.
The causes of seborrheic keratoses have not been clearly identified. However, the following factors are suggested:
Seborrheic keratoses appear on the skin surface as raised, rough, sometimes dark growths. They range in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters and most often occur on the trunk, neck, face, or back.
The causes of seborrheic keratoses have not been clearly identified. However, the following factors are suggested:
Seborrheic keratoses appear on the skin surface as raised, rough, sometimes dark growths. They range in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters and most often occur on the trunk, neck, face, or back.
Seborrheic keratosis is a benign lesion, but due to its similarity to certain cancerous lesions (e.g., melanoma), you should always consult a dermatologist.
If there is any doubt, the doctor will order a dermatoscopic examination and, if necessary, removal of the seborrheic wart along with a histopathological examination to rule out cancer.
Pharmacological treatment or home remedies (e.g., salicylic acid) are not recommended for seborrheic keratoses. Their ineffectiveness and the risk of damaging healthy tissue can lead to scarring and inflammation.
Pharmacological treatment or home remedies (e.g., salicylic acid) are not recommended for seborrheic keratoses. Their ineffectiveness and the risk of damaging healthy tissue can lead to scarring and inflammation.
Seborrheic keratosis removal is best performed in a dermatologist's office or aesthetic medicine clinic. Seborrheic keratosis can be removed by cryotherapy (using liquid nitrogen), electrocoagulation, or laser therapy. In each case, the wart dies and falls off, leaving little or no trace.
The most commonly used method for removing seborrheic keratoses. Low temperatures are used to destroy the cells of the wart. The procedure is quick and usually does not require local anesthesia.