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What is Seborrhoeic Keratosis?
Seborrheic keratosis is also known as senile wart. It is a benign skin disorder due to excessive growth of the top layer of skin cells and hence is referred as noncancerous benign skin growth. These growths often appear in middle-aged and older adults. They are not contagious.It is mostly found on chest, back, stomach, scalp, face, neck, or other parts of the body (but not on the palms and soles).
Recovery Time
Seborrheic keratosis lasts from few weeks to months.Diagnosis
Diagnosis is done by- Visual and physical examination
- Skin biopsy
- Dermatoscopy
FAQs prepared by doctor
1. What is Seborrheic keratosis?Seborrheic keratosis is also known as senile wart. It is a benign skin disorder due to excessive growth of the top layer of skin cells and hence is referred as noncancerous benign skin growth.
2. Does it pain?
No, the lesions are painless but may itch.
3. Where are these lesions found usually?
They are found on any part of the body but mostly face and upper trunk of the body (but not on the palms and soles).
4. Are these lesions contagious?
No, these lesions are non-contagious
5. What to when such lesions start appearing?
Use sunscreen. Cool compress will reduce itching. Cover up with clothes, hat and sunglasses.
6. When shall I consult a doctor immediately?
When there is irritation or bleeding when your clothes rub against them or some kind of new growths arises in that same lesions which grow rapidly and don?t heal then one shall visit doctor immediately.
7. Is cautery useful for such lesions?
Cautery or diathermy should be used as little as possible to avoid scarring.