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I am 59 and developed two moles which i am sure is seborrehic kerotosis. can i apply freeze-on to remove them? i looked it up and they say they don't need to be treated, but they are ugly. the article said they can be freezed off or cut out. sounds like
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Unfortunately, : Unfortunately, otc treatments won't typically be effective for removal of seborrheic keratoses. See a picture and read about treatment options at the link below. I hope that helps!
Answered 10/3/2016
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Seborrheic keratosis: I would only have a dermatologist diagnose the lesions to make sure they are "only" seborrheic keratosis and nothing more serious. Cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen) should only be applied by an experienced physician since over zealous use may lead to scarring.
Answered 3/22/2015
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