- Seborrheic Keratosis are usually skin coloured to brown to black with waxy, scaly or a raised skin lesion which may appear stuck on.
- They are commonly found on the face, back, chest or shoulders. They are harmless, symptomless, and have no chance of developing into cancer.
- However, they are a source of discomfort and can often be very irritable and itchy. But these abnormalities are neither contagious nor hereditary.
- It is believed that they are caused due to the build-up of ordinary skin cells. They can be related to the age and excessive exposure to the sun.
- The occurrence starts with a flat appearance and with time it starts to elevate which gives the impression that it is pasted on the skin surface. There can be one or multiple lesions present.
- Despite its mild nature, people prefer to have Seborrheic Keratosis treated due to cosmetic reasons. There are a variety of different treatment options available which can be discussed
