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I have a 2 inches seborrheic keratosis (diagnosed) on the scalp, is it possible to remove it without any scar or local hair loss ?
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Excision: If worried about cosmetics consult a plastic surgeon. Usually a small scar and small bald area is expected.
Answered 3/23/2019
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