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Seborrheic Keratosis Learning Center

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Seborrheic keratosis is noncancerous( benign) wart-like growths on the surface of the skin.Benign skin tumors- keratosis; Keratosis- seborrheic; Senile keratosis.Seborrheic keratosis is a benign form of skin tumor. The ...

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Symptoms
Symptoms are skin growths that:Are located on the face, chest, shoulders, back, or other areasAre usually painless, b...
Causes
Seborrheic keratosis is a benign form of skin tumor. The cause is unknown.
Tests
Diagnosis is based primarily on the appearance of the growths. A skin lesion biopsy may be used to confirm the diagn...
Treatments
Treatment is usually not required unless the growths become irritated or are unsightly. If treatment is needed, growt...
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of seborrheic keratosis.A change in the a...

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