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Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with seborrheic keratosis.

16 doctors weighed in across 13 answers
Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Ignore: You cannot scratch them off yourself. Using a moisturizer with urea cream in it may help.

Answered 4/27/2014

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Ignore: Do use selenium based shampoo and avoid harsh hair chemicals. Prescription Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo is RX.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Jeff McFadden answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Don't pick at them. It may risk skin infection.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Ignore: Protect yourself from sun exposure. Use sunblock whenever going out.

Answered 7/1/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Seborrheic keratoses may look worrisome, but are benign.

Answered 7/6/2014

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Ignore: Don't be upset - these are only maturity spots! If they are irritating, have them removed.

Answered 3/5/2015

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Fond scratch at them or they will bleed. If bothersome have them removed.

Answered 7/16/2014

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Ignore: Don't pick them off! They will get infected. A dermatologist will remove or freeze them for you.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Don't: Don't assume it's a SK until it has been evaluated. If it bleeds or changes, have it evaluated.

Answered 4/17/2019

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Ignore: Seb keratosis is a benign harmeless tumor. Have it removed only if irritated or of cosmetic concern.

Answered 12/19/2014

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Ignore: Seborrheic keratoses are normally painless and require no treatment.

Answered 12/30/2014

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Make sure to prevent them by wearing SPF 30 daily and don't attempt to remove yourself.

Answered 2/14/2015

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If: If they are small or thin, they may be scratched off or fall of by themselves.

Answered 10/4/2015

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