Question 1

what are seborrheic keratoses like?

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Seborrheic keratosis: A seborrheic keratosis usually appears as a brown, black or pale growth on the face, chest, shoulders or back. The growth has a waxy, scaly, slightly elevated appearance. Occasionally, it appears singly, but multiple growths are more common. Seborrheic keratoses don't become cancerous, but they can look like skin cancer.

Question 2

seborrheic dermatits in the eyebrows, how can this be treated?

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Dandruff shampoo: I have seen simple, over-the-counter dandruff shampoo (containing zinc parathion) applied daily prior to showering work well. Let it be the last thing you rinse off at the end of your shower. It seems to help reduce flaking in a lot of my patients. If you are unsure of the diagnosis then certainly seek a dermatologist's opinion.

Question 3

what is seborrheic keratosis?

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Non-cancerous growth: Seborrheic keratosis is a noncancerous (benign) wart-like growth on the surface of the skin. It is common after age 40 and is of unknown cause, but it may run in families. It often is found on the face, neck, chest and back, and may become irritated or unsightly. It can be removed surgically or by freezing.  If there is any question as to the diagnosis, a biopsy can be done.

Question 4

what exactly is seborrheic keratosis?

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Benign growths: Seborrheic keratoses are waxy, wart-like lesions that grow on the skin of folks in their 50s and above. They rarely can become malignant. If they are in a troublesome area, they can be removed quite easily.

Question 5

how do you remove seborrheic keratosis?

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Destruction: These can be scraped off the skin but will usually return.  They can be inhibited sometimes with topical corticosteroids but most often they are removed by freezing the area with liquid nitrogen (superficial destruction) which then forms a scab like area which falls off as it heals.

Question 6

what's another name for seborrheic keratosis?

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Barnacles: Barnacles or senile warts.  These are benign.

Question 7

dermatitis seborrheic cause hairloss, what to do?

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Dermatitis: Dermatitis can result in hair loss if the head is involved in the dermatitis. I would strongly recommend you see a dermatologist.

Question 8

what can be done for severe seborrheic keratosis?

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Seborrheic keratosis: Specific keratolytic agents can be used to bring this under control and along with personal hygiene can be very beneficial.

Question 9

what are some ways to remove seborrheic keratosis?

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Cryosurgery: When correctly diagnosed, no treatment is necessary. There is a small risk of localized infection caused by picking at the lesion. If a growth becomes excessively itchy or is irritated by clothing or jewelry, it can be removed by cryosurgery (the application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue).

Question 10

i have seborrheic keratosis, can i scrape them off?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes yes: but be prepared for bleeding or scarring

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