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Solar keratosis
The term generally refers to small increased pigment spots on the skin or eyelids. Those with light skin or high sun exposure are usually at higher risk. Usually benign but any noted changes should be evaluatd.
Dr. Michael Kermani reviewed this
26 year experience in Ophthalmology
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Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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Can you tell me the main symptoms of solar keratosis?
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I have a painful small pimple at the side of my face where I have been trea ted for solar keratosis. Will it go away in time? THANK you
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Had solar lentige (or possibly early seborric keratosis) burned off on forehead. Most of it came off expect around the edges. Now what can I do?
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What is seborrheic keratosis?
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What over-the-counter treat keratosis pilaris?
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