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Seborrheic keratosis
A condition that results in common harmless growths that can appear anywhere on the skin, primarily in older adults.
Is a type of:Keratosis
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Preteen6-13 | Rare | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Skin, Head
Medications
Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Seborrheic keratosis
Procedures
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Risk factors
Personal
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