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• #1 Seborrheic keratosis – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-keratosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353882

  A seborrheic keratosis typically doesn’t go away on its own, but treatment isn’t needed. You might choose to have it removed if it becomes irritated or bleeds, or if you don’t like how it looks or feels. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal can be achieved with one or a combination of the following methods: […] Freezing a growth with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) can be an effective way to remove a seborrheic keratosis. It doesn’t always work on raised, thicker growths. This method carries the risk of permanent loss of pigment, especially on Black or brown skin. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then use a scalpel blade to remove the growth. Sometimes shaving or scraping is used along with cryosurgery to treat thinner or flat growths. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then destroy the growth with electrocautery. This method can be used alone or with scraping, especially when removing thicker growths. […] Talk with your doctors about the risks and benefits of each method. Some methods can cause permanent or temporary skin discoloration and scarring. After treatment, you might develop a new seborrheic dermatosis elsewhere on your body.

• #2 Seborrheic Keratosis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545285/

  Seborrheic keratosis is a common type of epidermal tumor that is prevalent in middle-aged and older individuals. […] Due to the benign nature of seborrheic keratosis, treatment is often not required. However, a majority of patients still opt to undergo some degree of treatment. […] Given the prevalence of these tumors, it is important to understand the workup and various treatment modalities for seborrheic keratosis management. […] Various treatment modalities are available for the removal of seborrheic keratosis. Seborrheic keratosis is benign and typically does not warrant any treatment. Usually, seborrheic keratosis removal is for cosmetic reasons or lesions that are consistently irritated and cause discomfort for the patient. […] The choice of therapy should be individualized for the patient. Considerations should include the lesion size and thickness, the patient’s skin type, clinical suspicion of malignancy, and the physician’s clinical experience.

• #3 Seborrheic keratosis – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-keratosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353878

  Seborrheic keratoses are harmless and not contagious. They don’t need treatment, but you may decide to have them removed if they become irritated by clothing or you don’t like how they look. […] See your doctor if the appearance of the growth bothers you or if it gets irritated or bleeds when your clothing rubs against it.

• #4 Seborrhoeic keratosis removal – Midland Skin

  https://www.midlandskin.co.uk/treatments/seborrhoeic-keratosis-removal/

  Seborrhoeic keratosis removal is a procedure to remove seborrhoeic keratoses that is carried out under local anaesthetic. […] The area is numbed with an injection and then the seborrhoeic keratosis is usually removed using a combination of cautery (heat) and curettage (scraping). […] Seborrhoeic keratosis can also be treated by freezing with liquid nitrogen and laser removal. […] Seborrhoeic keratosis removal can be considered if: You do not like the appearance of the seborrhoeic keratosis and it is causing cosmetic concern. This is a common problem especially when the seborrhoeic keratosis is on the face or head. […] The seborrhoeic keratosis is getting itchy or inflamed […] The seborrhoeic keratosis is catching on clothing or jewellery this is very common for seborrhoeic keratosis on the neck, waist and under the breasts

• #5 Seborrheic Keratosis > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/seborrheic-keratosis

  Treatment includes cryotherapy, electrosurgery, curettage, laser treatment, dermabrasion. […] In most cases, no treatment is necessary for seborrheic keratosis. Sometimes, the growths are removed because their location leads to chronic irritation or bleeding. Other times, people choose to have them removed for cosmetic reasons. […] When a seborrheic keratosis is removed, options include: Cryotherapy, in which a growth is frozen off the body; Electrosurgery, in which an electrical current is applied to the growth to remove it; Curettage, in which a special surgical tool is used to scrape the growth off the skin; Electrosurgery plus curettage is used in some cases; Laser treatment, in which light from a laser destroys the growth; Dermabrasion, in which a skin-resurfacing tool is applied to the skin to smooth away growths; Shaving or snipping off the growth with special tools. […] Yale Dermatology faculty are well-trained experts in recognizing seborrheic keratosis, and guiding patients through the decision-making process, whether or not a seborrheic keratosis needs further treatment.

• #6 Seborrheic Keratosis: Appearance, Causes, Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/seborrheic-keratosis

  Seborrheic keratosis doesn’t need treatment. However, a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist may decide to remove growths if they have a suspicious appearance or cause physical or emotional discomfort. […] Treatment and removal methods for seborrheic keratosis can include the following: Cryosurgery: Cryosurgery uses liquid nitrogen to freeze off the growth. Electrosurgery: In electrosurgery, a healthcare professional uses an electrical current to scrape off the growth. A healthcare professional numbs the area before the procedure. Curettage: In curettage, a healthcare professional scrapes off the growth with a curette, a scoop-like surgical instrument. Curettage is sometimes combined with electrosurgery. Shave excision: Shave excision is similar to curettage. A healthcare professional may perform it if they want to send a sample of the growth to a lab for analysis. Ablation: This procedure uses a special laser to vaporize the growth. Hydrogen peroxide solution: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a 40% hydrogen peroxide solution (Eskata) to destroy seborrheic keratosis cells. It’s only available by prescription. However, this method often causes skin irritation, according to a 2019 report. Nitric acid-zinc solution: The topical solution Nitrizinc Complex contains nitric acids, zinc, copper salts, and organic acids. A small 2019 study found this method to be safe and effective at shrinking or eliminating most lesions within a 6-month period. […] After having seborrheic keratosis professionally removed, your skin may be lighter at the site of removal. The difference in skin color often becomes less noticeable over time.

• #7 Seborrheic Keratosis: What Is It, Causes, Risks & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21721-seborrheic-keratosis

  Seborrheic keratosis is a common benign (noncancerous) skin growth. […] Your healthcare provider can help diagnose your seborrheic keratosis and remove it for you if you’d like. […] If it is clearly a seborrheic keratosis, it won’t require any treatment. But you might want to have it removed if it becomes itchy or irritated or you don’t like the look of it. Your healthcare provider can remove it for you in the office using one of several common methods. […] Medical offices offer several options for removing your seborrheic keratosis: […] Cryotherapy. Your healthcare provider will numb the skin and then use liquid nitrogen to freeze the growth. […] Electrodessication/Curettage. Your healthcare provider will numb the skin and then use a targeted electrocurrent to burn the seborrheic keratosis.

• #8 Seborrheic keratoses: Diagnosis and treatment

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/bumps-and-growths/seborrheic-keratoses

  Because seborrheic keratoses are harmless, they most often do not need treatment. A dermatologist may remove a seborrheic keratosis when it: […] If the growth looks like skin cancer, your dermatologist will likely shave off the growth with a blade or scrape it off. This will allow a specially trained doctor to look for skin cancer cells under a microscope. […] Other treatments for seborrheic keratoses include: […] Cryosurgery: The dermatologist applies liquid nitrogen, a very cold liquid, to the growth with a cotton swab or spray gun. This destroys the growth. The seborrheic keratosis tends to fall off within days. […] Electrosurgery and curettage: Electrosurgery (electrocautery) involves numbing the growth with an anesthetic and using an electric current to destroy the growth. A scoop-shaped surgical instrument, a curette, is used to scrape off the treated growth. This is the curettage. The patient does not need stitches. There may be a small amount of bleeding. Sometimes the patient needs only electrosurgery or just curettage.

• #9 Seborrheic Keratosis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545285/

  Seborrheic keratosis is a common type of epidermal tumor that is prevalent in middle-aged and older individuals. […] Due to the benign nature of seborrheic keratosis, treatment is often not required. However, a majority of patients still opt to undergo some degree of treatment. […] Given the prevalence of these tumors, it is important to understand the workup and various treatment modalities for seborrheic keratosis management. […] Various treatment modalities are available for the removal of seborrheic keratosis. Seborrheic keratosis is benign and typically does not warrant any treatment. Usually, seborrheic keratosis removal is for cosmetic reasons or lesions that are consistently irritated and cause discomfort for the patient. […] The choice of therapy should be individualized for the patient. Considerations should include the lesion size and thickness, the patient’s skin type, clinical suspicion of malignancy, and the physician’s clinical experience.

• #10 Seborrheic keratosis – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-keratosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353882

  A seborrheic keratosis typically doesn’t go away on its own, but treatment isn’t needed. You might choose to have it removed if it becomes irritated or bleeds, or if you don’t like how it looks or feels. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal can be achieved with one or a combination of the following methods: […] Freezing a growth with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) can be an effective way to remove a seborrheic keratosis. It doesn’t always work on raised, thicker growths. This method carries the risk of permanent loss of pigment, especially on Black or brown skin. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then use a scalpel blade to remove the growth. Sometimes shaving or scraping is used along with cryosurgery to treat thinner or flat growths. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then destroy the growth with electrocautery. This method can be used alone or with scraping, especially when removing thicker growths. […] Talk with your doctors about the risks and benefits of each method. Some methods can cause permanent or temporary skin discoloration and scarring. After treatment, you might develop a new seborrheic dermatosis elsewhere on your body.

• #11 Seborrheic Keratosis > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/seborrheic-keratosis

  Treatment includes cryotherapy, electrosurgery, curettage, laser treatment, dermabrasion. […] In most cases, no treatment is necessary for seborrheic keratosis. Sometimes, the growths are removed because their location leads to chronic irritation or bleeding. Other times, people choose to have them removed for cosmetic reasons. […] When a seborrheic keratosis is removed, options include: Cryotherapy, in which a growth is frozen off the body; Electrosurgery, in which an electrical current is applied to the growth to remove it; Curettage, in which a special surgical tool is used to scrape the growth off the skin; Electrosurgery plus curettage is used in some cases; Laser treatment, in which light from a laser destroys the growth; Dermabrasion, in which a skin-resurfacing tool is applied to the skin to smooth away growths; Shaving or snipping off the growth with special tools. […] Yale Dermatology faculty are well-trained experts in recognizing seborrheic keratosis, and guiding patients through the decision-making process, whether or not a seborrheic keratosis needs further treatment.

• #12 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment: Three Removal Options

  https://www.riverchasedermatology.com/service/seborrheic-keratosis/

  Seborrheic keratosis treatment usually isn’t necessary, but your provider can remove the growths if they bother you. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal is relatively painless and typically yields a good outcome. Riverchase Dermatology offers several removal options, including the ones described below. Your provider will recommend the best option for you based on your growth(s) and skin color. […] The most common seborrheic keratosis removal method is cryotherapy, in which liquid nitrogen is applied to the growth to freeze and kill its cells. The lesion may blister and scab before falling off, typically in a few days. […] Curettage involves scraping off the growth with a scoop-shaped surgical blade called a curette. Your skin will be numbed first. If the growth is thick, the provider may also perform electrocautery—burning off remaining tissue with a small probe that delivers a mild electrical current. Electrocautery can also be used on its own. In dark skin tones, hyperpigmentation is a risk of these procedures.

• #13 Seborrheic Keratosis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545285/

  The most common and readily available treatment for seborrheic keratosis is cryotherapy. […] Another method for removing seborrheic keratosis is electrodesiccation with or without curettage. […] Laser therapy is another nonsurgical treatment option for patients with seborrheic keratosis. […] Another modality for the treatment of seborrheic keratosis is shave excisions. […] Researchers are currently studying various types of topical agents for the treatment of seborrheic keratosis. […] The FDA recently approved a topical hydrogen peroxide solution for the treatment of seborrheic keratosis. […] Seborrheic keratoses can be removed by an aqueous nitric-zinc combination.

• #14 Seborrheic keratosis: What are some treatment options?

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/seborrheic-keratosis-treatment

  Treatment for seborrheic keratosis is usually unnecessary. However, a person may choose to treat it with cryotherapy, shave excision, laser therapy, topical medications, or electrodesiccation with or without curettage. […] This article discusses seborrheic keratosis treatment, including cryotherapy, shave excisions, laser therapy, and topical medications. It also examines when treatment is necessary and answers common questions. […] Cryotherapy is the most common and readily available treatment for seborrheic keratosis. It is effective, and people generally tolerate it well. […] Shave excisions are for lesions that are mainly within the outer skin layer, or epidermis, without the involvement of the middle skin layer, or dermis. […] An alternate method to shave excision is electrodesiccation, with or without curettage.

• #15 Seborrheic keratoses: Diagnosis and treatment

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/bumps-and-growths/seborrheic-keratoses

  Because seborrheic keratoses are harmless, they most often do not need treatment. A dermatologist may remove a seborrheic keratosis when it: […] If the growth looks like skin cancer, your dermatologist will likely shave off the growth with a blade or scrape it off. This will allow a specially trained doctor to look for skin cancer cells under a microscope. […] Other treatments for seborrheic keratoses include: […] Cryosurgery: The dermatologist applies liquid nitrogen, a very cold liquid, to the growth with a cotton swab or spray gun. This destroys the growth. The seborrheic keratosis tends to fall off within days. […] Electrosurgery and curettage: Electrosurgery (electrocautery) involves numbing the growth with an anesthetic and using an electric current to destroy the growth. A scoop-shaped surgical instrument, a curette, is used to scrape off the treated growth. This is the curettage. The patient does not need stitches. There may be a small amount of bleeding. Sometimes the patient needs only electrosurgery or just curettage.

• #16 Seborrheic Keratosis: What Is It, Causes, Risks & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21721-seborrheic-keratosis

  Seborrheic keratosis is a common benign (noncancerous) skin growth. […] Your healthcare provider can help diagnose your seborrheic keratosis and remove it for you if you’d like. […] If it is clearly a seborrheic keratosis, it won’t require any treatment. But you might want to have it removed if it becomes itchy or irritated or you don’t like the look of it. Your healthcare provider can remove it for you in the office using one of several common methods. […] Medical offices offer several options for removing your seborrheic keratosis: […] Cryotherapy. Your healthcare provider will numb the skin and then use liquid nitrogen to freeze the growth. […] Electrodessication/Curettage. Your healthcare provider will numb the skin and then use a targeted electrocurrent to burn the seborrheic keratosis.

• #17 Seborrheic keratosis – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-keratosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353882

  A seborrheic keratosis typically doesn’t go away on its own, but treatment isn’t needed. You might choose to have it removed if it becomes irritated or bleeds, or if you don’t like how it looks or feels. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal can be achieved with one or a combination of the following methods: […] Freezing a growth with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) can be an effective way to remove a seborrheic keratosis. It doesn’t always work on raised, thicker growths. This method carries the risk of permanent loss of pigment, especially on Black or brown skin. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then use a scalpel blade to remove the growth. Sometimes shaving or scraping is used along with cryosurgery to treat thinner or flat growths. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then destroy the growth with electrocautery. This method can be used alone or with scraping, especially when removing thicker growths. […] Talk with your doctors about the risks and benefits of each method. Some methods can cause permanent or temporary skin discoloration and scarring. After treatment, you might develop a new seborrheic dermatosis elsewhere on your body.

• #18 Seborrheic keratosis – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-keratosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353882

  A seborrheic keratosis typically doesn’t go away on its own, but treatment isn’t needed. You might choose to have it removed if it becomes irritated or bleeds, or if you don’t like how it looks or feels. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal can be achieved with one or a combination of the following methods: […] Freezing a growth with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) can be an effective way to remove a seborrheic keratosis. It doesn’t always work on raised, thicker growths. This method carries the risk of permanent loss of pigment, especially on Black or brown skin. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then use a scalpel blade to remove the growth. Sometimes shaving or scraping is used along with cryosurgery to treat thinner or flat growths. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then destroy the growth with electrocautery. This method can be used alone or with scraping, especially when removing thicker growths. […] Talk with your doctors about the risks and benefits of each method. Some methods can cause permanent or temporary skin discoloration and scarring. After treatment, you might develop a new seborrheic dermatosis elsewhere on your body.

• #19 Seborrheic Keratosis – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-are-sebborheic-keratoses

  Seborrheic keratosis treatment consists of removing the spots, which won’t go away on their own. Start by talking to your regular doctor. They might refer you to a dermatologist a skin specialist to diagnose or remove the seborrheic keratosis. If it needs to be removed, your doctor will choose one of the following simple ways to remove the growth, usually in their office or clinic. Your doctor will numb your skin before most of these treatments to make you feel more comfortable. […] Burning. Electrocautery uses an electric current to burn away the seborrheic keratosis. It can take longer than other ways and can be used with other treatments, especially if your growth is very large. […] Freezing. Also known as cryotherapy, this uses supercooled liquid nitrogen to freeze and remove the growth. It might require several treatments if the seborrheic keratosis is very large or thick. You may also lose pigment permanently at the spot of the growth, particularly if you have darker skin.

• #20 Seborrheic keratosis – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-keratosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353882

  A seborrheic keratosis typically doesn’t go away on its own, but treatment isn’t needed. You might choose to have it removed if it becomes irritated or bleeds, or if you don’t like how it looks or feels. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal can be achieved with one or a combination of the following methods: […] Freezing a growth with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) can be an effective way to remove a seborrheic keratosis. It doesn’t always work on raised, thicker growths. This method carries the risk of permanent loss of pigment, especially on Black or brown skin. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then use a scalpel blade to remove the growth. Sometimes shaving or scraping is used along with cryosurgery to treat thinner or flat growths. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then destroy the growth with electrocautery. This method can be used alone or with scraping, especially when removing thicker growths. […] Talk with your doctors about the risks and benefits of each method. Some methods can cause permanent or temporary skin discoloration and scarring. After treatment, you might develop a new seborrheic dermatosis elsewhere on your body.

• #21 Seborrheic Keratosis: What Is It, Causes, Risks & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21721-seborrheic-keratosis

  Seborrheic keratosis is a common benign (noncancerous) skin growth. […] Your healthcare provider can help diagnose your seborrheic keratosis and remove it for you if you’d like. […] If it is clearly a seborrheic keratosis, it won’t require any treatment. But you might want to have it removed if it becomes itchy or irritated or you don’t like the look of it. Your healthcare provider can remove it for you in the office using one of several common methods. […] Medical offices offer several options for removing your seborrheic keratosis: […] Cryotherapy. Your healthcare provider will numb the skin and then use liquid nitrogen to freeze the growth. […] Electrodessication/Curettage. Your healthcare provider will numb the skin and then use a targeted electrocurrent to burn the seborrheic keratosis.

• #22 Seborrheic keratoses: Diagnosis and treatment

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/bumps-and-growths/seborrheic-keratoses

  Because seborrheic keratoses are harmless, they most often do not need treatment. A dermatologist may remove a seborrheic keratosis when it: […] If the growth looks like skin cancer, your dermatologist will likely shave off the growth with a blade or scrape it off. This will allow a specially trained doctor to look for skin cancer cells under a microscope. […] Other treatments for seborrheic keratoses include: […] Cryosurgery: The dermatologist applies liquid nitrogen, a very cold liquid, to the growth with a cotton swab or spray gun. This destroys the growth. The seborrheic keratosis tends to fall off within days. […] Electrosurgery and curettage: Electrosurgery (electrocautery) involves numbing the growth with an anesthetic and using an electric current to destroy the growth. A scoop-shaped surgical instrument, a curette, is used to scrape off the treated growth. This is the curettage. The patient does not need stitches. There may be a small amount of bleeding. Sometimes the patient needs only electrosurgery or just curettage.

• #23 Seborrheic Keratosis – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-are-sebborheic-keratoses

  Seborrheic keratosis treatment consists of removing the spots, which won’t go away on their own. Start by talking to your regular doctor. They might refer you to a dermatologist a skin specialist to diagnose or remove the seborrheic keratosis. If it needs to be removed, your doctor will choose one of the following simple ways to remove the growth, usually in their office or clinic. Your doctor will numb your skin before most of these treatments to make you feel more comfortable. […] Burning. Electrocautery uses an electric current to burn away the seborrheic keratosis. It can take longer than other ways and can be used with other treatments, especially if your growth is very large. […] Freezing. Also known as cryotherapy, this uses supercooled liquid nitrogen to freeze and remove the growth. It might require several treatments if the seborrheic keratosis is very large or thick. You may also lose pigment permanently at the spot of the growth, particularly if you have darker skin.

• #24 Seborrheic Keratosis > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/seborrheic-keratosis

  Treatment includes cryotherapy, electrosurgery, curettage, laser treatment, dermabrasion. […] In most cases, no treatment is necessary for seborrheic keratosis. Sometimes, the growths are removed because their location leads to chronic irritation or bleeding. Other times, people choose to have them removed for cosmetic reasons. […] When a seborrheic keratosis is removed, options include: Cryotherapy, in which a growth is frozen off the body; Electrosurgery, in which an electrical current is applied to the growth to remove it; Curettage, in which a special surgical tool is used to scrape the growth off the skin; Electrosurgery plus curettage is used in some cases; Laser treatment, in which light from a laser destroys the growth; Dermabrasion, in which a skin-resurfacing tool is applied to the skin to smooth away growths; Shaving or snipping off the growth with special tools. […] Yale Dermatology faculty are well-trained experts in recognizing seborrheic keratosis, and guiding patients through the decision-making process, whether or not a seborrheic keratosis needs further treatment.

• #25 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment: Three Removal Options

  https://www.riverchasedermatology.com/service/seborrheic-keratosis/

  Seborrheic keratosis treatment usually isn’t necessary, but your provider can remove the growths if they bother you. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal is relatively painless and typically yields a good outcome. Riverchase Dermatology offers several removal options, including the ones described below. Your provider will recommend the best option for you based on your growth(s) and skin color. […] The most common seborrheic keratosis removal method is cryotherapy, in which liquid nitrogen is applied to the growth to freeze and kill its cells. The lesion may blister and scab before falling off, typically in a few days. […] Curettage involves scraping off the growth with a scoop-shaped surgical blade called a curette. Your skin will be numbed first. If the growth is thick, the provider may also perform electrocautery—burning off remaining tissue with a small probe that delivers a mild electrical current. Electrocautery can also be used on its own. In dark skin tones, hyperpigmentation is a risk of these procedures.

• #26 Seborrheic keratoses: Diagnosis and treatment

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/bumps-and-growths/seborrheic-keratoses

  Because seborrheic keratoses are harmless, they most often do not need treatment. A dermatologist may remove a seborrheic keratosis when it: […] If the growth looks like skin cancer, your dermatologist will likely shave off the growth with a blade or scrape it off. This will allow a specially trained doctor to look for skin cancer cells under a microscope. […] Other treatments for seborrheic keratoses include: […] Cryosurgery: The dermatologist applies liquid nitrogen, a very cold liquid, to the growth with a cotton swab or spray gun. This destroys the growth. The seborrheic keratosis tends to fall off within days. […] Electrosurgery and curettage: Electrosurgery (electrocautery) involves numbing the growth with an anesthetic and using an electric current to destroy the growth. A scoop-shaped surgical instrument, a curette, is used to scrape off the treated growth. This is the curettage. The patient does not need stitches. There may be a small amount of bleeding. Sometimes the patient needs only electrosurgery or just curettage.

• #27 Seborrheic Keratosis > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/seborrheic-keratosis

  Treatment includes cryotherapy, electrosurgery, curettage, laser treatment, dermabrasion. […] In most cases, no treatment is necessary for seborrheic keratosis. Sometimes, the growths are removed because their location leads to chronic irritation or bleeding. Other times, people choose to have them removed for cosmetic reasons. […] When a seborrheic keratosis is removed, options include: Cryotherapy, in which a growth is frozen off the body; Electrosurgery, in which an electrical current is applied to the growth to remove it; Curettage, in which a special surgical tool is used to scrape the growth off the skin; Electrosurgery plus curettage is used in some cases; Laser treatment, in which light from a laser destroys the growth; Dermabrasion, in which a skin-resurfacing tool is applied to the skin to smooth away growths; Shaving or snipping off the growth with special tools. […] Yale Dermatology faculty are well-trained experts in recognizing seborrheic keratosis, and guiding patients through the decision-making process, whether or not a seborrheic keratosis needs further treatment.

• #28 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1059477-treatment

  A variety of techniques may be used to treat seborrheic keratoses. They include cryotherapy with carbon dioxide (dry ice) or liquid nitrogen, electrodesiccation, electrodesiccation and curettage, curettage alone, shave biopsy or excision using a scalpel, or a laser or dermabrasion surgery. […] The shave biopsy provides histologic material for accurate diagnosis and removes the lesion in a cosmetically acceptable manner at the same time. […] Freezing seborrheic keratoses with dry ice or liquid nitrogen avoids the need for surgical excision; however, complications of freezing include pigmentary changes and on occasion, scarring. […] Curettage in conjunction with liquid nitrogen generally gives better results than liquid nitrogen alone. […] Application of 70% glycolic acid for 3-5 minutes prior to curetting also is effective. […] Follow-up for patients with multiple seborrheic keratoses is important because malignant tumors can develop elsewhere on the body (or rarely within a seborrheic keratosis).

• #29 Seborrheic Keratosis: What Is It, Causes, Risks & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21721-seborrheic-keratosis

  Shave Excision. This is the preferred method when your healthcare provider wants to preserve a sample of the growth to analyze in the lab. […] Laser Therapy. Lasers offer an alternative to surgery by burning the growth, sterilizing the wound and sealing the tissue all at once. […] Prescription Hydrogen Peroxide. The FDA has recently approved a topical solution of 40% hydrogen peroxide to treat seborrheic keratosis. […] Some over-the-counter topical treatments have shown promise for reducing seborrheic keratoses. […] Options include: Tazarotene cream 0.1%. […] Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products, including glycolic acid and salicylic acid peels. […] Vitamin D3 cream. […] If you want to have it removed, there are a number of options available. Your healthcare provider can walk you through the pros and cons of each method and help you determine the best one for you, based on the nature and location of the growth.

• #30 Seborrheic keratosis: What are some treatment options?

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/seborrheic-keratosis-treatment

  Treatment for seborrheic keratosis is usually unnecessary. However, a person may choose to treat it with cryotherapy, shave excision, laser therapy, topical medications, or electrodesiccation with or without curettage. […] This article discusses seborrheic keratosis treatment, including cryotherapy, shave excisions, laser therapy, and topical medications. It also examines when treatment is necessary and answers common questions. […] Cryotherapy is the most common and readily available treatment for seborrheic keratosis. It is effective, and people generally tolerate it well. […] Shave excisions are for lesions that are mainly within the outer skin layer, or epidermis, without the involvement of the middle skin layer, or dermis. […] An alternate method to shave excision is electrodesiccation, with or without curettage.

• #31 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1059477-treatment

  A variety of techniques may be used to treat seborrheic keratoses. They include cryotherapy with carbon dioxide (dry ice) or liquid nitrogen, electrodesiccation, electrodesiccation and curettage, curettage alone, shave biopsy or excision using a scalpel, or a laser or dermabrasion surgery. […] The shave biopsy provides histologic material for accurate diagnosis and removes the lesion in a cosmetically acceptable manner at the same time. […] Freezing seborrheic keratoses with dry ice or liquid nitrogen avoids the need for surgical excision; however, complications of freezing include pigmentary changes and on occasion, scarring. […] Curettage in conjunction with liquid nitrogen generally gives better results than liquid nitrogen alone. […] Application of 70% glycolic acid for 3-5 minutes prior to curetting also is effective. […] Follow-up for patients with multiple seborrheic keratoses is important because malignant tumors can develop elsewhere on the body (or rarely within a seborrheic keratosis).

• #32 Seborrheic Keratosis: What Is It, Causes, Risks & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21721-seborrheic-keratosis

  Shave Excision. This is the preferred method when your healthcare provider wants to preserve a sample of the growth to analyze in the lab. […] Laser Therapy. Lasers offer an alternative to surgery by burning the growth, sterilizing the wound and sealing the tissue all at once. […] Prescription Hydrogen Peroxide. The FDA has recently approved a topical solution of 40% hydrogen peroxide to treat seborrheic keratosis. […] Some over-the-counter topical treatments have shown promise for reducing seborrheic keratoses. […] Options include: Tazarotene cream 0.1%. […] Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products, including glycolic acid and salicylic acid peels. […] Vitamin D3 cream. […] If you want to have it removed, there are a number of options available. Your healthcare provider can walk you through the pros and cons of each method and help you determine the best one for you, based on the nature and location of the growth.

• #33 Seborrheic Keratosis: What Is It, Causes, Risks & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21721-seborrheic-keratosis

  Shave Excision. This is the preferred method when your healthcare provider wants to preserve a sample of the growth to analyze in the lab. […] Laser Therapy. Lasers offer an alternative to surgery by burning the growth, sterilizing the wound and sealing the tissue all at once. […] Prescription Hydrogen Peroxide. The FDA has recently approved a topical solution of 40% hydrogen peroxide to treat seborrheic keratosis. […] Some over-the-counter topical treatments have shown promise for reducing seborrheic keratoses. […] Options include: Tazarotene cream 0.1%. […] Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products, including glycolic acid and salicylic acid peels. […] Vitamin D3 cream. […] If you want to have it removed, there are a number of options available. Your healthcare provider can walk you through the pros and cons of each method and help you determine the best one for you, based on the nature and location of the growth.

• #34 Seborrheic keratosis: What are some treatment options?

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/seborrheic-keratosis-treatment

  Laser therapy uses light energy to burn the growth and seal the tissue. […] Topical medications are creams and gels that people can apply directly to the skin. […] Seborrheic keratosis treatment involves cryotherapy, shave excisions, laser therapy, and electrodesiccation with or without curettage. Topical medications are an additional treatment option. […] It is important to contact a doctor if you develop a skin growth. They can confirm if the growth is seborrheic keratosis and advise on suitable treatments.

• #35 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment: Three Removal Options

  https://www.riverchasedermatology.com/service/seborrheic-keratosis/

  Laser therapy delivers almost immediate results and is a good option if you want to remove multiple growths. It’s less likely than other treatment methods to cause hyperpigmentation, though there is a small risk of permanent skin lightening. Your doctor will numb the area before delivering an intense wavelength of light to the growth to destroy it.

• #36 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment: Three Removal Options

  https://www.riverchasedermatology.com/service/seborrheic-keratosis/

  Laser therapy delivers almost immediate results and is a good option if you want to remove multiple growths. It’s less likely than other treatment methods to cause hyperpigmentation, though there is a small risk of permanent skin lightening. Your doctor will numb the area before delivering an intense wavelength of light to the growth to destroy it.

• #37 Seborrheic Keratosis – EyeWiki

  https://eyewiki.org/Seborrheic_Keratosis

  Studies on the use of topical agents for treatment of seborrheic keratoses are limited. […] Recently, topical hydrogen peroxide solution was FDA approved for the treatment of seborrheic keratosis. […] Two types of laser techniques exist for the treatment of seborrheic keratosis: ablative and non-ablative laser therapy. […] Surgical excision is the treatment of choice for most ophthalmologists. However, cryotherapy, electrodessication, and laser therapy can also be implemented.

• #38 Seborrheic Keratosis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545285/

  The most common and readily available treatment for seborrheic keratosis is cryotherapy. […] Another method for removing seborrheic keratosis is electrodesiccation with or without curettage. […] Laser therapy is another nonsurgical treatment option for patients with seborrheic keratosis. […] Another modality for the treatment of seborrheic keratosis is shave excisions. […] Researchers are currently studying various types of topical agents for the treatment of seborrheic keratosis. […] The FDA recently approved a topical hydrogen peroxide solution for the treatment of seborrheic keratosis. […] Seborrheic keratoses can be removed by an aqueous nitric-zinc combination.

• #39 Efficacy and safety of topical treatments for seborrheic keratoses: a systematic review – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36215682/

  Seborrheic keratoses (SKs) are benign epidermal neoplasms presenting as waxy, brown to black papules and plaques. […] The objective of this systematic review is to assess the efficacy and safety of topical treatments for SKs. […] Topical treatments that yielded a good-to-excellent response include hydrogen peroxide, Maxacalcitol 25 g/g, BID Tazarotene 0.1% cream, 5% potassium dobesilate cream, 1% diclofenac sodium solution, urea-based solution, and 65% and 80% trichloroacetic acid. […] Topical hydrogen peroxide showed the greatest evidence for clinical clearance of SKs, although there are no studies to our knowledge that directly compared hydrogen peroxide to current first-line treatments (e.g. cryotherapy or shave excision). […] The results of this review suggest viable and safe treatment of SK with topical therapies; however, there remains demand for topical treatments that reliably equate or exceed the efficacy of current first-line therapies.

• #40 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1059477-treatment

  Ammonium lactate and alpha hydroxy acids have been reported to reduce the height of seborrheic keratoses. Superficial lesions can be treated by carefully applying pure trichloroacetic acid and repeating if the full thickness is not removed on the first treatment. […] Topical treatment with tazarotene cream 0.1% applied twice daily for 16 weeks caused clinical improvement in seborrheic keratoses in 7 of 15 patients. […] In 2017, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a concentrated hydrogen peroxide 40% solution (Eskata) for adults with raised seborrheic keratosis. The solution is available within an applicator pen and is administered in a medical office setting by a healthcare professional. […] A drug that inhibits the activity of Akt kinase is currently under development and may cause seborrheic keratoses to self-destruct.

• #41 Efficacy and safety of topical treatments for seborrheic keratoses: a systematic review – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36215682/

  Seborrheic keratoses (SKs) are benign epidermal neoplasms presenting as waxy, brown to black papules and plaques. […] The objective of this systematic review is to assess the efficacy and safety of topical treatments for SKs. […] Topical treatments that yielded a good-to-excellent response include hydrogen peroxide, Maxacalcitol 25 g/g, BID Tazarotene 0.1% cream, 5% potassium dobesilate cream, 1% diclofenac sodium solution, urea-based solution, and 65% and 80% trichloroacetic acid. […] Topical hydrogen peroxide showed the greatest evidence for clinical clearance of SKs, although there are no studies to our knowledge that directly compared hydrogen peroxide to current first-line treatments (e.g. cryotherapy or shave excision). […] The results of this review suggest viable and safe treatment of SK with topical therapies; however, there remains demand for topical treatments that reliably equate or exceed the efficacy of current first-line therapies.

• #42 New Options for the Treatment of Extensive Seborrheic Keratosis

  https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/aesthetics-cosmeceuticals/new-options-for-the-treatment-of-extensive-seborrheic-keratosis/23129/

  Treatment of multiple seborrheic keratoses (SKs) can present many challenges. […] Currently, the most common modes of treatment for SKs are cryosurgery and electrodessication. […] An ideal treatment for SK would have little to no pain, be able to treat numerous lesions, and present little risk of scarring and hyperpigmentation. […] The first and only medication FDA approved to treat SKs is Eskata (40% hydrogen peroxide, Aclaris), which was recently withdrawn from the market. […] Wartpeel offers 5-FU (2.5%) and salicylic acid (17%) in the Remedium Delivery System. […] At the time our original article was written, we had used it on more than 100 patients and found it to have a cure rate of greater than 90 percent in one to two weeks. […] We have had success using 5-FU 2.5%/salicylic acid 17% as a guided at-home treatment for SKs, with weekly follow ups.

• #43 Seborrheic Keratosis: Appearance, Causes, Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/seborrheic-keratosis

  Seborrheic keratosis doesn’t need treatment. However, a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist may decide to remove growths if they have a suspicious appearance or cause physical or emotional discomfort. […] Treatment and removal methods for seborrheic keratosis can include the following: Cryosurgery: Cryosurgery uses liquid nitrogen to freeze off the growth. Electrosurgery: In electrosurgery, a healthcare professional uses an electrical current to scrape off the growth. A healthcare professional numbs the area before the procedure. Curettage: In curettage, a healthcare professional scrapes off the growth with a curette, a scoop-like surgical instrument. Curettage is sometimes combined with electrosurgery. Shave excision: Shave excision is similar to curettage. A healthcare professional may perform it if they want to send a sample of the growth to a lab for analysis. Ablation: This procedure uses a special laser to vaporize the growth. Hydrogen peroxide solution: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a 40% hydrogen peroxide solution (Eskata) to destroy seborrheic keratosis cells. It’s only available by prescription. However, this method often causes skin irritation, according to a 2019 report. Nitric acid-zinc solution: The topical solution Nitrizinc Complex contains nitric acids, zinc, copper salts, and organic acids. A small 2019 study found this method to be safe and effective at shrinking or eliminating most lesions within a 6-month period. […] After having seborrheic keratosis professionally removed, your skin may be lighter at the site of removal. The difference in skin color often becomes less noticeable over time.

• #44 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1059477-treatment

  Ammonium lactate and alpha hydroxy acids have been reported to reduce the height of seborrheic keratoses. Superficial lesions can be treated by carefully applying pure trichloroacetic acid and repeating if the full thickness is not removed on the first treatment. […] Topical treatment with tazarotene cream 0.1% applied twice daily for 16 weeks caused clinical improvement in seborrheic keratoses in 7 of 15 patients. […] In 2017, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a concentrated hydrogen peroxide 40% solution (Eskata) for adults with raised seborrheic keratosis. The solution is available within an applicator pen and is administered in a medical office setting by a healthcare professional. […] A drug that inhibits the activity of Akt kinase is currently under development and may cause seborrheic keratoses to self-destruct.

• #45 Efficacy and safety of topical treatments for seborrheic keratoses: a systematic review – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36215682/

  Seborrheic keratoses (SKs) are benign epidermal neoplasms presenting as waxy, brown to black papules and plaques. […] The objective of this systematic review is to assess the efficacy and safety of topical treatments for SKs. […] Topical treatments that yielded a good-to-excellent response include hydrogen peroxide, Maxacalcitol 25 g/g, BID Tazarotene 0.1% cream, 5% potassium dobesilate cream, 1% diclofenac sodium solution, urea-based solution, and 65% and 80% trichloroacetic acid. […] Topical hydrogen peroxide showed the greatest evidence for clinical clearance of SKs, although there are no studies to our knowledge that directly compared hydrogen peroxide to current first-line treatments (e.g. cryotherapy or shave excision). […] The results of this review suggest viable and safe treatment of SK with topical therapies; however, there remains demand for topical treatments that reliably equate or exceed the efficacy of current first-line therapies.

• #46 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1059477-treatment

  Ammonium lactate and alpha hydroxy acids have been reported to reduce the height of seborrheic keratoses. Superficial lesions can be treated by carefully applying pure trichloroacetic acid and repeating if the full thickness is not removed on the first treatment. […] Topical treatment with tazarotene cream 0.1% applied twice daily for 16 weeks caused clinical improvement in seborrheic keratoses in 7 of 15 patients. […] In 2017, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a concentrated hydrogen peroxide 40% solution (Eskata) for adults with raised seborrheic keratosis. The solution is available within an applicator pen and is administered in a medical office setting by a healthcare professional. […] A drug that inhibits the activity of Akt kinase is currently under development and may cause seborrheic keratoses to self-destruct.

• #47 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment: Topicals and Surgery

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/seborrheic-keratosis-treatment-7561681

  Surgical treatment for multiple lesions may be better than topicals alone. […] Seborrheic keratosis treatment is often not needed. These wartlike growths, also called skin barnacles or barnacles of aging, are harmless. Many people choose to have them removed to relieve symptoms or improve the way they look. […] Choosing the right treatment can be a challenge. Treatments like cryotherapy and shave excision produce the best results, though they have risks of side effects. Topical treatments can help but may take time and produce fewer results. […] Seborrheic keratosis topical treatments provide noninvasive options for the removal of growths caused by this condition. […] A good to excellent response from the following topical treatments: Maxacalcitol (vitamin D3 analogue ointment), Hydrogen peroxide 40%, Tazorac (tazarotene 0.1% cream) twice daily, Doxium (5% potassium dobesilate), Voltaren (1% diclofenac sodium gel), URE-K 50% (urea 50% cream), Nitric-zinc 30%-50% solution, Trichloroacetic acid, Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) products, including glycolic acid and salicylic acid peels.

• #48 Efficacy and safety of topical treatments for seborrheic keratoses: a systematic review – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36215682/

  Seborrheic keratoses (SKs) are benign epidermal neoplasms presenting as waxy, brown to black papules and plaques. […] The objective of this systematic review is to assess the efficacy and safety of topical treatments for SKs. […] Topical treatments that yielded a good-to-excellent response include hydrogen peroxide, Maxacalcitol 25 g/g, BID Tazarotene 0.1% cream, 5% potassium dobesilate cream, 1% diclofenac sodium solution, urea-based solution, and 65% and 80% trichloroacetic acid. […] Topical hydrogen peroxide showed the greatest evidence for clinical clearance of SKs, although there are no studies to our knowledge that directly compared hydrogen peroxide to current first-line treatments (e.g. cryotherapy or shave excision). […] The results of this review suggest viable and safe treatment of SK with topical therapies; however, there remains demand for topical treatments that reliably equate or exceed the efficacy of current first-line therapies.

• #49 Efficacy and safety of topical treatments for seborrheic keratoses: a systematic review – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36215682/

  Seborrheic keratoses (SKs) are benign epidermal neoplasms presenting as waxy, brown to black papules and plaques. […] The objective of this systematic review is to assess the efficacy and safety of topical treatments for SKs. […] Topical treatments that yielded a good-to-excellent response include hydrogen peroxide, Maxacalcitol 25 g/g, BID Tazarotene 0.1% cream, 5% potassium dobesilate cream, 1% diclofenac sodium solution, urea-based solution, and 65% and 80% trichloroacetic acid. […] Topical hydrogen peroxide showed the greatest evidence for clinical clearance of SKs, although there are no studies to our knowledge that directly compared hydrogen peroxide to current first-line treatments (e.g. cryotherapy or shave excision). […] The results of this review suggest viable and safe treatment of SK with topical therapies; however, there remains demand for topical treatments that reliably equate or exceed the efficacy of current first-line therapies.

• #50 Seborrheic Keratosis: Appearance, Causes, Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/seborrheic-keratosis

  Seborrheic keratosis doesn’t need treatment. However, a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist may decide to remove growths if they have a suspicious appearance or cause physical or emotional discomfort. […] Treatment and removal methods for seborrheic keratosis can include the following: Cryosurgery: Cryosurgery uses liquid nitrogen to freeze off the growth. Electrosurgery: In electrosurgery, a healthcare professional uses an electrical current to scrape off the growth. A healthcare professional numbs the area before the procedure. Curettage: In curettage, a healthcare professional scrapes off the growth with a curette, a scoop-like surgical instrument. Curettage is sometimes combined with electrosurgery. Shave excision: Shave excision is similar to curettage. A healthcare professional may perform it if they want to send a sample of the growth to a lab for analysis. Ablation: This procedure uses a special laser to vaporize the growth. Hydrogen peroxide solution: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a 40% hydrogen peroxide solution (Eskata) to destroy seborrheic keratosis cells. It’s only available by prescription. However, this method often causes skin irritation, according to a 2019 report. Nitric acid-zinc solution: The topical solution Nitrizinc Complex contains nitric acids, zinc, copper salts, and organic acids. A small 2019 study found this method to be safe and effective at shrinking or eliminating most lesions within a 6-month period. […] After having seborrheic keratosis professionally removed, your skin may be lighter at the site of removal. The difference in skin color often becomes less noticeable over time.

• #51 Seborrheic Keratosis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545285/

  The most common and readily available treatment for seborrheic keratosis is cryotherapy. […] Another method for removing seborrheic keratosis is electrodesiccation with or without curettage. […] Laser therapy is another nonsurgical treatment option for patients with seborrheic keratosis. […] Another modality for the treatment of seborrheic keratosis is shave excisions. […] Researchers are currently studying various types of topical agents for the treatment of seborrheic keratosis. […] The FDA recently approved a topical hydrogen peroxide solution for the treatment of seborrheic keratosis. […] Seborrheic keratoses can be removed by an aqueous nitric-zinc combination.

• #52 Efficacy and safety of topical treatments for seborrheic keratoses: a systematic review – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36215682/

  Seborrheic keratoses (SKs) are benign epidermal neoplasms presenting as waxy, brown to black papules and plaques. […] The objective of this systematic review is to assess the efficacy and safety of topical treatments for SKs. […] Topical treatments that yielded a good-to-excellent response include hydrogen peroxide, Maxacalcitol 25 g/g, BID Tazarotene 0.1% cream, 5% potassium dobesilate cream, 1% diclofenac sodium solution, urea-based solution, and 65% and 80% trichloroacetic acid. […] Topical hydrogen peroxide showed the greatest evidence for clinical clearance of SKs, although there are no studies to our knowledge that directly compared hydrogen peroxide to current first-line treatments (e.g. cryotherapy or shave excision). […] The results of this review suggest viable and safe treatment of SK with topical therapies; however, there remains demand for topical treatments that reliably equate or exceed the efficacy of current first-line therapies.

• #53 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1059477-treatment

  Ammonium lactate and alpha hydroxy acids have been reported to reduce the height of seborrheic keratoses. Superficial lesions can be treated by carefully applying pure trichloroacetic acid and repeating if the full thickness is not removed on the first treatment. […] Topical treatment with tazarotene cream 0.1% applied twice daily for 16 weeks caused clinical improvement in seborrheic keratoses in 7 of 15 patients. […] In 2017, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a concentrated hydrogen peroxide 40% solution (Eskata) for adults with raised seborrheic keratosis. The solution is available within an applicator pen and is administered in a medical office setting by a healthcare professional. […] A drug that inhibits the activity of Akt kinase is currently under development and may cause seborrheic keratoses to self-destruct.

• #54 Efficacy and safety of topical treatments for seborrheic keratoses: a systematic review – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36215682/

  Seborrheic keratoses (SKs) are benign epidermal neoplasms presenting as waxy, brown to black papules and plaques. […] The objective of this systematic review is to assess the efficacy and safety of topical treatments for SKs. […] Topical treatments that yielded a good-to-excellent response include hydrogen peroxide, Maxacalcitol 25 g/g, BID Tazarotene 0.1% cream, 5% potassium dobesilate cream, 1% diclofenac sodium solution, urea-based solution, and 65% and 80% trichloroacetic acid. […] Topical hydrogen peroxide showed the greatest evidence for clinical clearance of SKs, although there are no studies to our knowledge that directly compared hydrogen peroxide to current first-line treatments (e.g. cryotherapy or shave excision). […] The results of this review suggest viable and safe treatment of SK with topical therapies; however, there remains demand for topical treatments that reliably equate or exceed the efficacy of current first-line therapies.

• #55 A Functional Medicine Approach to Seborrheic Keratosis

  https://www.rupahealth.com/post/a-functional-medicine-approach-to-seborrheic-keratosis

  Topical remedies such as 40% hydrogen peroxide (HP40) and an aqueous nitriczinc complex have been shown to effectively help manage SK lesions. […] Vitamin D-based topical treatments have also shown promise for managing SKIN lesions. Vitamin D creams like Calcipotriol (Calcipotriene) applied topically for 3-12 months have been shown to reduce the size of SK growths by over 80% with no redness, swelling, or scarring. […] Vitamin A-based topical treatments like Tazarotene 0.1% cream, a retinoid derived from vitamin A, have also shown efficacy in managing SK lesions. […] Zinc is an important nutrient for normal cell function and supporting the body’s defense against virus-infected cells and tumor cells. In some cases of SK, especially those associated with HPV virus, topical application of zinc oxide ointment for four months has been shown to reduce skin lesions by 90%.

• #56 Seborrheic Keratosis – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-are-sebborheic-keratoses

  Laser. A harmless beam destroys the physical structure of the area. […] Scraping. The doctor uses a special tool to raze it off. This is often done along with freezing or burning and is used for thinner seborrheic keratosis. […] Medication. If you don’t want to use one of these treatments, there is an FDA-approved medication — 40% hydrogen peroxide solution — that your doctor can apply in their office to remove the spot. It may take more than one treatment for it to be effective. […] Most seborrheic keratoses dont return after theyre removed. But a new one can still appear somewhere else on your body. Sometimes, removing one can make your skin a little lighter at that spot. It usually blends in better over time, but not always. […] If you prefer to try an at-home treatment, there are a few that may lighten the appearance of seborrheic keratosis. None is 100% effective at making them go away, but there are few side effects. You can try: Tazarotene cream, foam, or gel 0.1% […] Products with alpha hydroxy acid such as a salicylic acid peel […] Vitamin D3 cream.

• #57 Seborrheic Keratosis: What Is It, Causes, Risks & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21721-seborrheic-keratosis

  Shave Excision. This is the preferred method when your healthcare provider wants to preserve a sample of the growth to analyze in the lab. […] Laser Therapy. Lasers offer an alternative to surgery by burning the growth, sterilizing the wound and sealing the tissue all at once. […] Prescription Hydrogen Peroxide. The FDA has recently approved a topical solution of 40% hydrogen peroxide to treat seborrheic keratosis. […] Some over-the-counter topical treatments have shown promise for reducing seborrheic keratoses. […] Options include: Tazarotene cream 0.1%. […] Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products, including glycolic acid and salicylic acid peels. […] Vitamin D3 cream. […] If you want to have it removed, there are a number of options available. Your healthcare provider can walk you through the pros and cons of each method and help you determine the best one for you, based on the nature and location of the growth.

• #58 Seborrheic Keratosis – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-are-sebborheic-keratoses

  Laser. A harmless beam destroys the physical structure of the area. […] Scraping. The doctor uses a special tool to raze it off. This is often done along with freezing or burning and is used for thinner seborrheic keratosis. […] Medication. If you don’t want to use one of these treatments, there is an FDA-approved medication — 40% hydrogen peroxide solution — that your doctor can apply in their office to remove the spot. It may take more than one treatment for it to be effective. […] Most seborrheic keratoses dont return after theyre removed. But a new one can still appear somewhere else on your body. Sometimes, removing one can make your skin a little lighter at that spot. It usually blends in better over time, but not always. […] If you prefer to try an at-home treatment, there are a few that may lighten the appearance of seborrheic keratosis. None is 100% effective at making them go away, but there are few side effects. You can try: Tazarotene cream, foam, or gel 0.1% […] Products with alpha hydroxy acid such as a salicylic acid peel […] Vitamin D3 cream.

• #59 Seborrheic Keratosis – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-are-sebborheic-keratoses

  Laser. A harmless beam destroys the physical structure of the area. […] Scraping. The doctor uses a special tool to raze it off. This is often done along with freezing or burning and is used for thinner seborrheic keratosis. […] Medication. If you don’t want to use one of these treatments, there is an FDA-approved medication — 40% hydrogen peroxide solution — that your doctor can apply in their office to remove the spot. It may take more than one treatment for it to be effective. […] Most seborrheic keratoses dont return after theyre removed. But a new one can still appear somewhere else on your body. Sometimes, removing one can make your skin a little lighter at that spot. It usually blends in better over time, but not always. […] If you prefer to try an at-home treatment, there are a few that may lighten the appearance of seborrheic keratosis. None is 100% effective at making them go away, but there are few side effects. You can try: Tazarotene cream, foam, or gel 0.1% […] Products with alpha hydroxy acid such as a salicylic acid peel […] Vitamin D3 cream.

• #60 Seborrheic Keratosis – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-are-sebborheic-keratoses

  Laser. A harmless beam destroys the physical structure of the area. […] Scraping. The doctor uses a special tool to raze it off. This is often done along with freezing or burning and is used for thinner seborrheic keratosis. […] Medication. If you don’t want to use one of these treatments, there is an FDA-approved medication — 40% hydrogen peroxide solution — that your doctor can apply in their office to remove the spot. It may take more than one treatment for it to be effective. […] Most seborrheic keratoses dont return after theyre removed. But a new one can still appear somewhere else on your body. Sometimes, removing one can make your skin a little lighter at that spot. It usually blends in better over time, but not always. […] If you prefer to try an at-home treatment, there are a few that may lighten the appearance of seborrheic keratosis. None is 100% effective at making them go away, but there are few side effects. You can try: Tazarotene cream, foam, or gel 0.1% […] Products with alpha hydroxy acid such as a salicylic acid peel […] Vitamin D3 cream.

• #61 A Functional Medicine Approach to Seborrheic Keratosis

  https://www.rupahealth.com/post/a-functional-medicine-approach-to-seborrheic-keratosis

  Topical remedies such as 40% hydrogen peroxide (HP40) and an aqueous nitriczinc complex have been shown to effectively help manage SK lesions. […] Vitamin D-based topical treatments have also shown promise for managing SKIN lesions. Vitamin D creams like Calcipotriol (Calcipotriene) applied topically for 3-12 months have been shown to reduce the size of SK growths by over 80% with no redness, swelling, or scarring. […] Vitamin A-based topical treatments like Tazarotene 0.1% cream, a retinoid derived from vitamin A, have also shown efficacy in managing SK lesions. […] Zinc is an important nutrient for normal cell function and supporting the body’s defense against virus-infected cells and tumor cells. In some cases of SK, especially those associated with HPV virus, topical application of zinc oxide ointment for four months has been shown to reduce skin lesions by 90%.

• #62 Spot Check | Seborrhoeic keratoses

  https://spotcheck.clinic/conditions/seb-k/

  Treatment not medically required but cosmetic treatments are available […] Because seborrhoeic keratoses are harmless, medical treatment is not necessary. They are usually treated for cosmetic reasons or because they are itchy or irritated. […] In many cases, seborrhoeic keratoses can be treated at home: Exfoliation: After soaking the seborrhoeic keratosis (in a bath or swimming), gently rub it with a rough object such as an exfoliating glove, pumice stone, emery board or even fine sandpaper. This treatment may need to be repeated several times but tends to give a good cosmetic result. Salicylic or lactic acid: These solutions can dissolve rough, dry and crusted skin, and help break down seborrhoeic keratoses. They are available over the counter or online without a prescription. Stronger concentrations of salicylic acid are more effective against seborrhoeic keratoses, but can lead to pigmentation abnormalities in the treated area.

• #63 Seborrheic Keratosis | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/s/seborrheic-keratosis.html

  Dont try to remove a seborrheic keratosis yourself. You may be wrong about the diagnosis. The growth may be something more serious. Removing the lesion at home may also cause an infection. […] Most seborrheic keratoses dont need treatment. You can have them removed if they cause problems or you dont like how they look.

• #64 Seborrheic keratosis – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-keratosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353882

  A seborrheic keratosis typically doesn’t go away on its own, but treatment isn’t needed. You might choose to have it removed if it becomes irritated or bleeds, or if you don’t like how it looks or feels. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal can be achieved with one or a combination of the following methods: […] Freezing a growth with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) can be an effective way to remove a seborrheic keratosis. It doesn’t always work on raised, thicker growths. This method carries the risk of permanent loss of pigment, especially on Black or brown skin. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then use a scalpel blade to remove the growth. Sometimes shaving or scraping is used along with cryosurgery to treat thinner or flat growths. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then destroy the growth with electrocautery. This method can be used alone or with scraping, especially when removing thicker growths. […] Talk with your doctors about the risks and benefits of each method. Some methods can cause permanent or temporary skin discoloration and scarring. After treatment, you might develop a new seborrheic dermatosis elsewhere on your body.

• #65 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment: Three Removal Options

  https://www.riverchasedermatology.com/service/seborrheic-keratosis/

  Seborrheic keratosis treatment usually isn’t necessary, but your provider can remove the growths if they bother you. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal is relatively painless and typically yields a good outcome. Riverchase Dermatology offers several removal options, including the ones described below. Your provider will recommend the best option for you based on your growth(s) and skin color. […] The most common seborrheic keratosis removal method is cryotherapy, in which liquid nitrogen is applied to the growth to freeze and kill its cells. The lesion may blister and scab before falling off, typically in a few days. […] Curettage involves scraping off the growth with a scoop-shaped surgical blade called a curette. Your skin will be numbed first. If the growth is thick, the provider may also perform electrocautery—burning off remaining tissue with a small probe that delivers a mild electrical current. Electrocautery can also be used on its own. In dark skin tones, hyperpigmentation is a risk of these procedures.

• #66 Seborrheic keratosis – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-keratosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353882

  A seborrheic keratosis typically doesn’t go away on its own, but treatment isn’t needed. You might choose to have it removed if it becomes irritated or bleeds, or if you don’t like how it looks or feels. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal can be achieved with one or a combination of the following methods: […] Freezing a growth with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) can be an effective way to remove a seborrheic keratosis. It doesn’t always work on raised, thicker growths. This method carries the risk of permanent loss of pigment, especially on Black or brown skin. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then use a scalpel blade to remove the growth. Sometimes shaving or scraping is used along with cryosurgery to treat thinner or flat growths. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then destroy the growth with electrocautery. This method can be used alone or with scraping, especially when removing thicker growths. […] Talk with your doctors about the risks and benefits of each method. Some methods can cause permanent or temporary skin discoloration and scarring. After treatment, you might develop a new seborrheic dermatosis elsewhere on your body.

• #67 Seborrheic Keratosis: Appearance, Causes, Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/seborrheic-keratosis

  Seborrheic keratosis doesn’t need treatment. However, a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist may decide to remove growths if they have a suspicious appearance or cause physical or emotional discomfort. […] Treatment and removal methods for seborrheic keratosis can include the following: Cryosurgery: Cryosurgery uses liquid nitrogen to freeze off the growth. Electrosurgery: In electrosurgery, a healthcare professional uses an electrical current to scrape off the growth. A healthcare professional numbs the area before the procedure. Curettage: In curettage, a healthcare professional scrapes off the growth with a curette, a scoop-like surgical instrument. Curettage is sometimes combined with electrosurgery. Shave excision: Shave excision is similar to curettage. A healthcare professional may perform it if they want to send a sample of the growth to a lab for analysis. Ablation: This procedure uses a special laser to vaporize the growth. Hydrogen peroxide solution: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a 40% hydrogen peroxide solution (Eskata) to destroy seborrheic keratosis cells. It’s only available by prescription. However, this method often causes skin irritation, according to a 2019 report. Nitric acid-zinc solution: The topical solution Nitrizinc Complex contains nitric acids, zinc, copper salts, and organic acids. A small 2019 study found this method to be safe and effective at shrinking or eliminating most lesions within a 6-month period. […] After having seborrheic keratosis professionally removed, your skin may be lighter at the site of removal. The difference in skin color often becomes less noticeable over time.

• #68 Seborrheic keratosis – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-keratosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353882

  A seborrheic keratosis typically doesn’t go away on its own, but treatment isn’t needed. You might choose to have it removed if it becomes irritated or bleeds, or if you don’t like how it looks or feels. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal can be achieved with one or a combination of the following methods: […] Freezing a growth with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) can be an effective way to remove a seborrheic keratosis. It doesn’t always work on raised, thicker growths. This method carries the risk of permanent loss of pigment, especially on Black or brown skin. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then use a scalpel blade to remove the growth. Sometimes shaving or scraping is used along with cryosurgery to treat thinner or flat growths. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then destroy the growth with electrocautery. This method can be used alone or with scraping, especially when removing thicker growths. […] Talk with your doctors about the risks and benefits of each method. Some methods can cause permanent or temporary skin discoloration and scarring. After treatment, you might develop a new seborrheic dermatosis elsewhere on your body.

• #69 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment: Topicals and Surgery

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/seborrheic-keratosis-treatment-7561681

  The prognosis for someone treated for seborrheic keratosis is very good. While most removed seborrheic keratoses do not return, new ones can develop elsewhere. […] Safe and effective treatments exist, though most have a risk of side effects. Scarring and discoloration at the treated site can occur. Even when a cure succeeds, there is always a risk that another growth will occur elsewhere from this chronic problem. […] If removing these growths is right for you, consult your dermatologist for advice on choosing the treatment that is best.

• #70 Seborrheic keratoses: Diagnosis and treatment

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/bumps-and-growths/seborrheic-keratoses

  Because seborrheic keratoses are harmless, they most often do not need treatment. A dermatologist may remove a seborrheic keratosis when it: […] If the growth looks like skin cancer, your dermatologist will likely shave off the growth with a blade or scrape it off. This will allow a specially trained doctor to look for skin cancer cells under a microscope. […] Other treatments for seborrheic keratoses include: […] Cryosurgery: The dermatologist applies liquid nitrogen, a very cold liquid, to the growth with a cotton swab or spray gun. This destroys the growth. The seborrheic keratosis tends to fall off within days. […] Electrosurgery and curettage: Electrosurgery (electrocautery) involves numbing the growth with an anesthetic and using an electric current to destroy the growth. A scoop-shaped surgical instrument, a curette, is used to scrape off the treated growth. This is the curettage. The patient does not need stitches. There may be a small amount of bleeding. Sometimes the patient needs only electrosurgery or just curettage.

• #71 Seborrheic Keratosis | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/s/seborrheic-keratosis.html

  Dont try to remove a seborrheic keratosis yourself. You may be wrong about the diagnosis. The growth may be something more serious. Removing the lesion at home may also cause an infection. […] Most seborrheic keratoses dont need treatment. You can have them removed if they cause problems or you dont like how they look.

• #72 Seborrheic Keratosis – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-are-sebborheic-keratoses

  Laser. A harmless beam destroys the physical structure of the area. […] Scraping. The doctor uses a special tool to raze it off. This is often done along with freezing or burning and is used for thinner seborrheic keratosis. […] Medication. If you don’t want to use one of these treatments, there is an FDA-approved medication — 40% hydrogen peroxide solution — that your doctor can apply in their office to remove the spot. It may take more than one treatment for it to be effective. […] Most seborrheic keratoses dont return after theyre removed. But a new one can still appear somewhere else on your body. Sometimes, removing one can make your skin a little lighter at that spot. It usually blends in better over time, but not always. […] If you prefer to try an at-home treatment, there are a few that may lighten the appearance of seborrheic keratosis. None is 100% effective at making them go away, but there are few side effects. You can try: Tazarotene cream, foam, or gel 0.1% […] Products with alpha hydroxy acid such as a salicylic acid peel […] Vitamin D3 cream.

• #73 Seborrheic Keratosis: Appearance, Causes, Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/seborrheic-keratosis

  Seborrheic keratosis doesn’t need treatment. However, a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist may decide to remove growths if they have a suspicious appearance or cause physical or emotional discomfort. […] Treatment and removal methods for seborrheic keratosis can include the following: Cryosurgery: Cryosurgery uses liquid nitrogen to freeze off the growth. Electrosurgery: In electrosurgery, a healthcare professional uses an electrical current to scrape off the growth. A healthcare professional numbs the area before the procedure. Curettage: In curettage, a healthcare professional scrapes off the growth with a curette, a scoop-like surgical instrument. Curettage is sometimes combined with electrosurgery. Shave excision: Shave excision is similar to curettage. A healthcare professional may perform it if they want to send a sample of the growth to a lab for analysis. Ablation: This procedure uses a special laser to vaporize the growth. Hydrogen peroxide solution: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a 40% hydrogen peroxide solution (Eskata) to destroy seborrheic keratosis cells. It’s only available by prescription. However, this method often causes skin irritation, according to a 2019 report. Nitric acid-zinc solution: The topical solution Nitrizinc Complex contains nitric acids, zinc, copper salts, and organic acids. A small 2019 study found this method to be safe and effective at shrinking or eliminating most lesions within a 6-month period. […] After having seborrheic keratosis professionally removed, your skin may be lighter at the site of removal. The difference in skin color often becomes less noticeable over time.

• #74 Seborrheic keratosis – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-keratosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353882

  A seborrheic keratosis typically doesn’t go away on its own, but treatment isn’t needed. You might choose to have it removed if it becomes irritated or bleeds, or if you don’t like how it looks or feels. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal can be achieved with one or a combination of the following methods: […] Freezing a growth with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) can be an effective way to remove a seborrheic keratosis. It doesn’t always work on raised, thicker growths. This method carries the risk of permanent loss of pigment, especially on Black or brown skin. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then use a scalpel blade to remove the growth. Sometimes shaving or scraping is used along with cryosurgery to treat thinner or flat growths. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then destroy the growth with electrocautery. This method can be used alone or with scraping, especially when removing thicker growths. […] Talk with your doctors about the risks and benefits of each method. Some methods can cause permanent or temporary skin discoloration and scarring. After treatment, you might develop a new seborrheic dermatosis elsewhere on your body.

• #75 Seborrheic Keratosis – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-are-sebborheic-keratoses

  Laser. A harmless beam destroys the physical structure of the area. […] Scraping. The doctor uses a special tool to raze it off. This is often done along with freezing or burning and is used for thinner seborrheic keratosis. […] Medication. If you don’t want to use one of these treatments, there is an FDA-approved medication — 40% hydrogen peroxide solution — that your doctor can apply in their office to remove the spot. It may take more than one treatment for it to be effective. […] Most seborrheic keratoses dont return after theyre removed. But a new one can still appear somewhere else on your body. Sometimes, removing one can make your skin a little lighter at that spot. It usually blends in better over time, but not always. […] If you prefer to try an at-home treatment, there are a few that may lighten the appearance of seborrheic keratosis. None is 100% effective at making them go away, but there are few side effects. You can try: Tazarotene cream, foam, or gel 0.1% […] Products with alpha hydroxy acid such as a salicylic acid peel […] Vitamin D3 cream.

• #76

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=zc1271

  A seborrheic keratosis is removed only if it bothers you. The doctor will freeze it or scrape it off with a tool. The doctor can also use a laser to remove a seborrheic keratosis. Treatment usually results in normal-looking skin, but it can leave a light or dark mark or even a scar on the skin. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.

• #77 Seborrheic Keratosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Cost

  https://www.lybrate.com/topic/seborrheic-keratosis

  A therapy’s effects do not last forever. Therapy does not provide a permanent cure, but it does assist to control symptoms and enhance the overall quality of life. […] You will be advised of these after treatment of Seborrheic Keratosis: […] Avoid any direct sunlight or UV exposure to the affected area. […] While spending time outside, use broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. […] Protect the treated area from trauma, such as scratching or rubbing, which can cause irritation and damage to the skin. […] Keep the treated area clean and dry and avoid using irritants such as perfumes, deodorants, or scented soaps on it. […] After receiving therapy, wait at least two weeks before utilizing hot tubs, saunas, or steam rooms. […] Contact your doctor if you experience any pain, swelling, redness, or discharge from the treated area that persists beyond a few days after treatment.

• #78 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment | St. Louis | Mid-County Dermatology

  https://www.midcountyderm.com/seborrheic-keratosis

  In addition to these primary treatment methods, laser therapy and topical hydrogen peroxide (formerly the prescription, Eskata) showed promising results in managing seborrheic keratosis lesions. […] When considering seborrheic keratosis removal, patients should prioritize proper aftercare for optimal healing and to minimize complications. This may involve keeping the treated area clean and moisturized as advised by their dermatologist.

• #79 Seborrhoeic keratosis removal – Midland Skin

  https://www.midlandskin.co.uk/treatments/seborrhoeic-keratosis-removal/

  We offer larger treatment sessions too, where more than 7 seborrhoeic keratoses can be treated at each sitting. […] Seborrhoeic keratosis removal is usually quite a straight forward procedure. The wound that results is very superficial and will take about 7 days to heal if it is on face and about 14 days to heal if it is on the body. […] If your wound has not been dressed, then it will have been covered with a layer of Vaseline. […] You will be asked to apply Vaseline two to four times per day. […] This procedure is generally quite safe and leads to a very high level of satisfaction. […] The skin does however heal with a scar, technically. […] Sometimes a seborrhoeic keratosis may come back and need to be treated again.

• #80 Seborrhoeic keratosis – MySkinDoctor

  https://www.myskindoctor.co.uk/seborrhoeic-keratosis/

  As they are harmless they do not require any treatment. […] Any itching or irritation can frequently be relieved by simple moisturisers such as E45 cream or Vaseline Intensive Care lotion. NHS services do not currently treat seborrhoeic keratoses. […] We do not normally remove these lesions in the NHS unless they are irritated or very inflamed or there is diagnostic doubt. […] Cryotherapy works by destroying the abnormal surface skin cells that make up the seborrhoeic keratosis. […] Some thicker seborrhoeic keratoses are best removed by scraping them off the skin (curettage) and heating of bleeding skin vessels (cautery).

• #81 Seborrheic Keratosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Cost

  https://www.lybrate.com/topic/seborrheic-keratosis

  A therapy’s effects do not last forever. Therapy does not provide a permanent cure, but it does assist to control symptoms and enhance the overall quality of life. […] You will be advised of these after treatment of Seborrheic Keratosis: […] Avoid any direct sunlight or UV exposure to the affected area. […] While spending time outside, use broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. […] Protect the treated area from trauma, such as scratching or rubbing, which can cause irritation and damage to the skin. […] Keep the treated area clean and dry and avoid using irritants such as perfumes, deodorants, or scented soaps on it. […] After receiving therapy, wait at least two weeks before utilizing hot tubs, saunas, or steam rooms. […] Contact your doctor if you experience any pain, swelling, redness, or discharge from the treated area that persists beyond a few days after treatment.

• #82 Seborrheic Keratosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Cost

  https://www.lybrate.com/topic/seborrheic-keratosis

  A therapy’s effects do not last forever. Therapy does not provide a permanent cure, but it does assist to control symptoms and enhance the overall quality of life. […] You will be advised of these after treatment of Seborrheic Keratosis: […] Avoid any direct sunlight or UV exposure to the affected area. […] While spending time outside, use broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. […] Protect the treated area from trauma, such as scratching or rubbing, which can cause irritation and damage to the skin. […] Keep the treated area clean and dry and avoid using irritants such as perfumes, deodorants, or scented soaps on it. […] After receiving therapy, wait at least two weeks before utilizing hot tubs, saunas, or steam rooms. […] Contact your doctor if you experience any pain, swelling, redness, or discharge from the treated area that persists beyond a few days after treatment.

• #83 Seborrheic Keratosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Cost

  https://www.lybrate.com/topic/seborrheic-keratosis

  A therapy’s effects do not last forever. Therapy does not provide a permanent cure, but it does assist to control symptoms and enhance the overall quality of life. […] You will be advised of these after treatment of Seborrheic Keratosis: […] Avoid any direct sunlight or UV exposure to the affected area. […] While spending time outside, use broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. […] Protect the treated area from trauma, such as scratching or rubbing, which can cause irritation and damage to the skin. […] Keep the treated area clean and dry and avoid using irritants such as perfumes, deodorants, or scented soaps on it. […] After receiving therapy, wait at least two weeks before utilizing hot tubs, saunas, or steam rooms. […] Contact your doctor if you experience any pain, swelling, redness, or discharge from the treated area that persists beyond a few days after treatment.

• #84 Seborrheic Keratosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Cost

  https://www.lybrate.com/topic/seborrheic-keratosis

  A therapy’s effects do not last forever. Therapy does not provide a permanent cure, but it does assist to control symptoms and enhance the overall quality of life. […] You will be advised of these after treatment of Seborrheic Keratosis: […] Avoid any direct sunlight or UV exposure to the affected area. […] While spending time outside, use broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. […] Protect the treated area from trauma, such as scratching or rubbing, which can cause irritation and damage to the skin. […] Keep the treated area clean and dry and avoid using irritants such as perfumes, deodorants, or scented soaps on it. […] After receiving therapy, wait at least two weeks before utilizing hot tubs, saunas, or steam rooms. […] Contact your doctor if you experience any pain, swelling, redness, or discharge from the treated area that persists beyond a few days after treatment.

• #85 Seborrheic Keratosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Cost

  https://www.lybrate.com/topic/seborrheic-keratosis

  A therapy’s effects do not last forever. Therapy does not provide a permanent cure, but it does assist to control symptoms and enhance the overall quality of life. […] You will be advised of these after treatment of Seborrheic Keratosis: […] Avoid any direct sunlight or UV exposure to the affected area. […] While spending time outside, use broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. […] Protect the treated area from trauma, such as scratching or rubbing, which can cause irritation and damage to the skin. […] Keep the treated area clean and dry and avoid using irritants such as perfumes, deodorants, or scented soaps on it. […] After receiving therapy, wait at least two weeks before utilizing hot tubs, saunas, or steam rooms. […] Contact your doctor if you experience any pain, swelling, redness, or discharge from the treated area that persists beyond a few days after treatment.

• #86 Seborrheic Keratosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Cost

  https://www.lybrate.com/topic/seborrheic-keratosis

  A therapy’s effects do not last forever. Therapy does not provide a permanent cure, but it does assist to control symptoms and enhance the overall quality of life. […] You will be advised of these after treatment of Seborrheic Keratosis: […] Avoid any direct sunlight or UV exposure to the affected area. […] While spending time outside, use broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. […] Protect the treated area from trauma, such as scratching or rubbing, which can cause irritation and damage to the skin. […] Keep the treated area clean and dry and avoid using irritants such as perfumes, deodorants, or scented soaps on it. […] After receiving therapy, wait at least two weeks before utilizing hot tubs, saunas, or steam rooms. […] Contact your doctor if you experience any pain, swelling, redness, or discharge from the treated area that persists beyond a few days after treatment.

• #87 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1059477-treatment

  A variety of techniques may be used to treat seborrheic keratoses. They include cryotherapy with carbon dioxide (dry ice) or liquid nitrogen, electrodesiccation, electrodesiccation and curettage, curettage alone, shave biopsy or excision using a scalpel, or a laser or dermabrasion surgery. […] The shave biopsy provides histologic material for accurate diagnosis and removes the lesion in a cosmetically acceptable manner at the same time. […] Freezing seborrheic keratoses with dry ice or liquid nitrogen avoids the need for surgical excision; however, complications of freezing include pigmentary changes and on occasion, scarring. […] Curettage in conjunction with liquid nitrogen generally gives better results than liquid nitrogen alone. […] Application of 70% glycolic acid for 3-5 minutes prior to curetting also is effective. […] Follow-up for patients with multiple seborrheic keratoses is important because malignant tumors can develop elsewhere on the body (or rarely within a seborrheic keratosis).

• #88 Seborrheic Keratosis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545285/

  Seborrheic keratosis is a common type of epidermal tumor that is prevalent in middle-aged and older individuals. […] Due to the benign nature of seborrheic keratosis, treatment is often not required. However, a majority of patients still opt to undergo some degree of treatment. […] Given the prevalence of these tumors, it is important to understand the workup and various treatment modalities for seborrheic keratosis management. […] Various treatment modalities are available for the removal of seborrheic keratosis. Seborrheic keratosis is benign and typically does not warrant any treatment. Usually, seborrheic keratosis removal is for cosmetic reasons or lesions that are consistently irritated and cause discomfort for the patient. […] The choice of therapy should be individualized for the patient. Considerations should include the lesion size and thickness, the patient’s skin type, clinical suspicion of malignancy, and the physician’s clinical experience.

• #89 Seborrheic Keratosis: What Is It, Causes, Risks & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21721-seborrheic-keratosis

  Shave Excision. This is the preferred method when your healthcare provider wants to preserve a sample of the growth to analyze in the lab. […] Laser Therapy. Lasers offer an alternative to surgery by burning the growth, sterilizing the wound and sealing the tissue all at once. […] Prescription Hydrogen Peroxide. The FDA has recently approved a topical solution of 40% hydrogen peroxide to treat seborrheic keratosis. […] Some over-the-counter topical treatments have shown promise for reducing seborrheic keratoses. […] Options include: Tazarotene cream 0.1%. […] Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products, including glycolic acid and salicylic acid peels. […] Vitamin D3 cream. […] If you want to have it removed, there are a number of options available. Your healthcare provider can walk you through the pros and cons of each method and help you determine the best one for you, based on the nature and location of the growth.

• #90 Seborrheic Keratosis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545285/

  Seborrheic keratosis is a common type of epidermal tumor that is prevalent in middle-aged and older individuals. […] Due to the benign nature of seborrheic keratosis, treatment is often not required. However, a majority of patients still opt to undergo some degree of treatment. […] Given the prevalence of these tumors, it is important to understand the workup and various treatment modalities for seborrheic keratosis management. […] Various treatment modalities are available for the removal of seborrheic keratosis. Seborrheic keratosis is benign and typically does not warrant any treatment. Usually, seborrheic keratosis removal is for cosmetic reasons or lesions that are consistently irritated and cause discomfort for the patient. […] The choice of therapy should be individualized for the patient. Considerations should include the lesion size and thickness, the patient’s skin type, clinical suspicion of malignancy, and the physician’s clinical experience.

• #91 Seborrheic Keratoses: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

  https://www.vivascope.com/knowledge-base/seborrheic-keratoses/

  In some cases, seborrheic keratoses can be removed surgically. This may involve shaving the lesion off with a scalpel or excising it completely. These methods are more suitable for larger growths or those in more sensitive areas. […] Certain creams or ointments may help reduce the size or appearance of seborrheic keratoses, though they are generally less effective than other treatments. These treatments may include prescription-strength retinoids or chemical peel solutions.

• #92 Seborrheic Keratosis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545285/

  Seborrheic keratosis is a common type of epidermal tumor that is prevalent in middle-aged and older individuals. […] Due to the benign nature of seborrheic keratosis, treatment is often not required. However, a majority of patients still opt to undergo some degree of treatment. […] Given the prevalence of these tumors, it is important to understand the workup and various treatment modalities for seborrheic keratosis management. […] Various treatment modalities are available for the removal of seborrheic keratosis. Seborrheic keratosis is benign and typically does not warrant any treatment. Usually, seborrheic keratosis removal is for cosmetic reasons or lesions that are consistently irritated and cause discomfort for the patient. […] The choice of therapy should be individualized for the patient. Considerations should include the lesion size and thickness, the patient’s skin type, clinical suspicion of malignancy, and the physician’s clinical experience.

• #93 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment: Three Removal Options

  https://www.riverchasedermatology.com/service/seborrheic-keratosis/

  Seborrheic keratosis treatment usually isn’t necessary, but your provider can remove the growths if they bother you. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal is relatively painless and typically yields a good outcome. Riverchase Dermatology offers several removal options, including the ones described below. Your provider will recommend the best option for you based on your growth(s) and skin color. […] The most common seborrheic keratosis removal method is cryotherapy, in which liquid nitrogen is applied to the growth to freeze and kill its cells. The lesion may blister and scab before falling off, typically in a few days. […] Curettage involves scraping off the growth with a scoop-shaped surgical blade called a curette. Your skin will be numbed first. If the growth is thick, the provider may also perform electrocautery—burning off remaining tissue with a small probe that delivers a mild electrical current. Electrocautery can also be used on its own. In dark skin tones, hyperpigmentation is a risk of these procedures.

• #94 Seborrheic Keratosis: What Is It, Causes, Risks & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21721-seborrheic-keratosis

  Shave Excision. This is the preferred method when your healthcare provider wants to preserve a sample of the growth to analyze in the lab. […] Laser Therapy. Lasers offer an alternative to surgery by burning the growth, sterilizing the wound and sealing the tissue all at once. […] Prescription Hydrogen Peroxide. The FDA has recently approved a topical solution of 40% hydrogen peroxide to treat seborrheic keratosis. […] Some over-the-counter topical treatments have shown promise for reducing seborrheic keratoses. […] Options include: Tazarotene cream 0.1%. […] Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products, including glycolic acid and salicylic acid peels. […] Vitamin D3 cream. […] If you want to have it removed, there are a number of options available. Your healthcare provider can walk you through the pros and cons of each method and help you determine the best one for you, based on the nature and location of the growth.

• #95 What Causes Seborrheic Keratosis & How to Get Rid of it

  https://cityskinclinic.com/seborrheic-keratosis/

  The choice of removal method depends on the size, location and number of growths as well as patient preference. […] If diagnosis is needed then biopsy, curettage or excision are necessary to allow an undamaged sample to be sent for study in the laboratory. […] Curettage and electrosurgery usually require a bit of aftercare care for the treated area to prevent infection and promote healing. […] Despite its sometimes alarming appearance, seborrheic keratosis is a common and benign skin condition that poses no serious health risks. […] That being said, it is however important to distinguish it from conditions like actinic keratosis, melanoma skin cancer and warts as these have implications for management and treatment. […] Whilst you can’t really prevent it, if seborrheic keratosis lesions bother you, there are many treatment options for removal.

• #96 Seborrheic Keratosis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545285/

  Seborrheic keratosis is a common type of epidermal tumor that is prevalent in middle-aged and older individuals. […] Due to the benign nature of seborrheic keratosis, treatment is often not required. However, a majority of patients still opt to undergo some degree of treatment. […] Given the prevalence of these tumors, it is important to understand the workup and various treatment modalities for seborrheic keratosis management. […] Various treatment modalities are available for the removal of seborrheic keratosis. Seborrheic keratosis is benign and typically does not warrant any treatment. Usually, seborrheic keratosis removal is for cosmetic reasons or lesions that are consistently irritated and cause discomfort for the patient. […] The choice of therapy should be individualized for the patient. Considerations should include the lesion size and thickness, the patient’s skin type, clinical suspicion of malignancy, and the physician’s clinical experience.

• #97 Seborrheic Keratosis > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/seborrheic-keratosis

  Treatment includes cryotherapy, electrosurgery, curettage, laser treatment, dermabrasion. […] In most cases, no treatment is necessary for seborrheic keratosis. Sometimes, the growths are removed because their location leads to chronic irritation or bleeding. Other times, people choose to have them removed for cosmetic reasons. […] When a seborrheic keratosis is removed, options include: Cryotherapy, in which a growth is frozen off the body; Electrosurgery, in which an electrical current is applied to the growth to remove it; Curettage, in which a special surgical tool is used to scrape the growth off the skin; Electrosurgery plus curettage is used in some cases; Laser treatment, in which light from a laser destroys the growth; Dermabrasion, in which a skin-resurfacing tool is applied to the skin to smooth away growths; Shaving or snipping off the growth with special tools. […] Yale Dermatology faculty are well-trained experts in recognizing seborrheic keratosis, and guiding patients through the decision-making process, whether or not a seborrheic keratosis needs further treatment.

• #98 Seborrheic keratosis – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-keratosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353882

  A seborrheic keratosis typically doesn’t go away on its own, but treatment isn’t needed. You might choose to have it removed if it becomes irritated or bleeds, or if you don’t like how it looks or feels. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal can be achieved with one or a combination of the following methods: […] Freezing a growth with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) can be an effective way to remove a seborrheic keratosis. It doesn’t always work on raised, thicker growths. This method carries the risk of permanent loss of pigment, especially on Black or brown skin. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then use a scalpel blade to remove the growth. Sometimes shaving or scraping is used along with cryosurgery to treat thinner or flat growths. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then destroy the growth with electrocautery. This method can be used alone or with scraping, especially when removing thicker growths. […] Talk with your doctors about the risks and benefits of each method. Some methods can cause permanent or temporary skin discoloration and scarring. After treatment, you might develop a new seborrheic dermatosis elsewhere on your body.

• #99 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment in Columbus Ohio | Rixis Dermatology

  https://www.rixisdermatology.com/seborrheic-keratosis-treatment

  Biopsy (if necessary): Ensuring accurate diagnosis in cases where the growths nature is uncertain. […] Removal is generally optional. However, it may be advisable if the seborrheic keratosis becomes irritated, bleeds, or is difficult to distinguish from potentially cancerous lesions. […] We use freezing agents or local anesthesia as needed. Most patients experience minimal discomfort during and after the procedure. […] Insurance usually does not cover elective removal, unless theres a medical reason such as persistent bleeding or diagnostic uncertainty. […] Home treatments are not recommended. Improper self-treatment could lead to scarring, infection, or misdiagnosis. […] We provide clear aftercare instructions, which typically involve keeping the area clean, protected, and moisturized until it heals fully. […] A biopsy may be performed to exclude other skin conditions if your dermatologist observes atypical features or a suspicious change.

• #100 Seborrheic Keratosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Removal

  https://skinsight.com/skin-conditions/seborrheic-keratosis/

  Removal can be accomplished with freezing (cryosurgery), scraping (curettage), burning (electrocautery), lasers, or acids. […] Seborrheic keratoses can be removed, but removal is considered a cosmetic issue and is usually not covered by insurance.

• #101 Seborrheic Keratosis: What Is It, Causes, Risks & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21721-seborrheic-keratosis

  Seborrheic keratosis is a common benign (noncancerous) skin growth. […] Your healthcare provider can help diagnose your seborrheic keratosis and remove it for you if you’d like. […] If it is clearly a seborrheic keratosis, it won’t require any treatment. But you might want to have it removed if it becomes itchy or irritated or you don’t like the look of it. Your healthcare provider can remove it for you in the office using one of several common methods. […] Medical offices offer several options for removing your seborrheic keratosis: […] Cryotherapy. Your healthcare provider will numb the skin and then use liquid nitrogen to freeze the growth. […] Electrodessication/Curettage. Your healthcare provider will numb the skin and then use a targeted electrocurrent to burn the seborrheic keratosis.

• #102 Seborrheic Keratosis: What Is It, Causes, Risks & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21721-seborrheic-keratosis

  Shave Excision. This is the preferred method when your healthcare provider wants to preserve a sample of the growth to analyze in the lab. […] Laser Therapy. Lasers offer an alternative to surgery by burning the growth, sterilizing the wound and sealing the tissue all at once. […] Prescription Hydrogen Peroxide. The FDA has recently approved a topical solution of 40% hydrogen peroxide to treat seborrheic keratosis. […] Some over-the-counter topical treatments have shown promise for reducing seborrheic keratoses. […] Options include: Tazarotene cream 0.1%. […] Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products, including glycolic acid and salicylic acid peels. […] Vitamin D3 cream. […] If you want to have it removed, there are a number of options available. Your healthcare provider can walk you through the pros and cons of each method and help you determine the best one for you, based on the nature and location of the growth.

• #103 Seborrheic Keratosis > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/seborrheic-keratosis

  Treatment includes cryotherapy, electrosurgery, curettage, laser treatment, dermabrasion. […] In most cases, no treatment is necessary for seborrheic keratosis. Sometimes, the growths are removed because their location leads to chronic irritation or bleeding. Other times, people choose to have them removed for cosmetic reasons. […] When a seborrheic keratosis is removed, options include: Cryotherapy, in which a growth is frozen off the body; Electrosurgery, in which an electrical current is applied to the growth to remove it; Curettage, in which a special surgical tool is used to scrape the growth off the skin; Electrosurgery plus curettage is used in some cases; Laser treatment, in which light from a laser destroys the growth; Dermabrasion, in which a skin-resurfacing tool is applied to the skin to smooth away growths; Shaving or snipping off the growth with special tools. […] Yale Dermatology faculty are well-trained experts in recognizing seborrheic keratosis, and guiding patients through the decision-making process, whether or not a seborrheic keratosis needs further treatment.

• #104 Seborrheic Keratosis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545285/

  Seborrheic keratosis is a common type of epidermal tumor that is prevalent in middle-aged and older individuals. […] Due to the benign nature of seborrheic keratosis, treatment is often not required. However, a majority of patients still opt to undergo some degree of treatment. […] Given the prevalence of these tumors, it is important to understand the workup and various treatment modalities for seborrheic keratosis management. […] Various treatment modalities are available for the removal of seborrheic keratosis. Seborrheic keratosis is benign and typically does not warrant any treatment. Usually, seborrheic keratosis removal is for cosmetic reasons or lesions that are consistently irritated and cause discomfort for the patient. […] The choice of therapy should be individualized for the patient. Considerations should include the lesion size and thickness, the patient’s skin type, clinical suspicion of malignancy, and the physician’s clinical experience.

• #105 Seborrheic keratosis – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-keratosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353882

  A seborrheic keratosis typically doesn’t go away on its own, but treatment isn’t needed. You might choose to have it removed if it becomes irritated or bleeds, or if you don’t like how it looks or feels. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal can be achieved with one or a combination of the following methods: […] Freezing a growth with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) can be an effective way to remove a seborrheic keratosis. It doesn’t always work on raised, thicker growths. This method carries the risk of permanent loss of pigment, especially on Black or brown skin. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then use a scalpel blade to remove the growth. Sometimes shaving or scraping is used along with cryosurgery to treat thinner or flat growths. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then destroy the growth with electrocautery. This method can be used alone or with scraping, especially when removing thicker growths. […] Talk with your doctors about the risks and benefits of each method. Some methods can cause permanent or temporary skin discoloration and scarring. After treatment, you might develop a new seborrheic dermatosis elsewhere on your body.

• #106 Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1059477-treatment

  A variety of techniques may be used to treat seborrheic keratoses. They include cryotherapy with carbon dioxide (dry ice) or liquid nitrogen, electrodesiccation, electrodesiccation and curettage, curettage alone, shave biopsy or excision using a scalpel, or a laser or dermabrasion surgery. […] The shave biopsy provides histologic material for accurate diagnosis and removes the lesion in a cosmetically acceptable manner at the same time. […] Freezing seborrheic keratoses with dry ice or liquid nitrogen avoids the need for surgical excision; however, complications of freezing include pigmentary changes and on occasion, scarring. […] Curettage in conjunction with liquid nitrogen generally gives better results than liquid nitrogen alone. […] Application of 70% glycolic acid for 3-5 minutes prior to curetting also is effective. […] Follow-up for patients with multiple seborrheic keratoses is important because malignant tumors can develop elsewhere on the body (or rarely within a seborrheic keratosis).

• #107 Seborrheic keratosis – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-keratosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353882

  A seborrheic keratosis typically doesn’t go away on its own, but treatment isn’t needed. You might choose to have it removed if it becomes irritated or bleeds, or if you don’t like how it looks or feels. […] Seborrheic keratosis removal can be achieved with one or a combination of the following methods: […] Freezing a growth with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) can be an effective way to remove a seborrheic keratosis. It doesn’t always work on raised, thicker growths. This method carries the risk of permanent loss of pigment, especially on Black or brown skin. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then use a scalpel blade to remove the growth. Sometimes shaving or scraping is used along with cryosurgery to treat thinner or flat growths. […] First your doctor will numb the area and then destroy the growth with electrocautery. This method can be used alone or with scraping, especially when removing thicker growths. […] Talk with your doctors about the risks and benefits of each method. Some methods can cause permanent or temporary skin discoloration and scarring. After treatment, you might develop a new seborrheic dermatosis elsewhere on your body.

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