Seborrheic Keratosis

Seborrheic keratoses (SKs) are common skin growths. These benign growths can occur almost anywhere on the skin. SK’s begin as slightly raised, light brown spots with gradual thickening and take on a rough, warty surface and slowly darken.

Symptoms

Symptoms of seborrheic keratoses include:

Ranges in color from light tan to brown or black
Is round or oval shaped
Has a characteristic "pasted on" look
Is flat or slightly raised with a scaly surface
Ranges in size from very small to more than 1 inch across
May itch

seborrheic keratosis on elderly mans forehead.

Treatments

Treatment options include:

cryotherapy
shave removal
electrodessication
laser

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Robert H. Huff, MD, FAAD Avon, Lebanon
Ryan K. Brashear, MD, FAAD Greenwood
Christopher M. Bohyer, MD, FAAD Greenwood, New Castle
John B. Stephens, MD, FAAD Fishers, Greencastle, Hazel Dell
Alison Launhardt, MD, FAAD Carmel, Tipton
Kathleen Hanover, MD, FAAD Carmel, Fishers
Lisa Trivedi, MD, FAAD Carmel
Janelle M. Tabet, PA-C Greenwood
Cassandra (Cassie) M. Sexson, PA-C Greenwood, Shelbyville
Andrew Burns, PA-C Greencastle, Hazel Dell
Stephanie Burns, PA-C Greenwood, New Castle
Michaela Wehr, PA-C Avon, Lebanon
Samantha Kitcoff, PA-C Fishers
Christina Raynor, FNP-C Avon

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