KERATOSIS SEBORRHEIC

SYMPTOMS

A keratosis seborrheic develops over time. The following are possible signs and symptoms:

• A waxy or scratchy lump on the face, shoulder, chest, or back that is usually round or oval in appearance.
• Itchiness
• A flat or slightly elevated hump with a scaly surface that has a “pasted on” appearance.
• Small, clustered growths around the eyes or elsewhere on the face are often called flesh moles.
• Sizes range from very small to over 1 inch in diameter.
• Colors range from pale tan to dark brown or black.

If the growth’s look disturbs you, or if it becomes uncomfortable or bleeds when your clothes scrape against it, see your specialist. If you see unusual abnormalities in your skin, like sores or growths that develop quickly, bleed, and don’t cure, consult your physician. These symptoms could indicate the presence of skin cancer.

DIAGNOSIS

By examining the afflicted skin, your healthcare provider can typically determine if you have keratosis seborrheic. If your doctor is unsure about the diagnosis, the growth may be removed and inspected using a microscope.

TREATMENT

Although keratosis does not usually go away on its own, it is not necessary to seek therapy. If it becomes inflamed or bleeds, or if you don’t like the appearance or feels, you may decide to have it taken.

In order to remove it, one or more of the approaches listed below can be employed.

• Shaving or scraping the skin’s surface
• Freezing the growth
• Electrocautery 

Discuss the risks and advantages of each technique with your specialist. Some procedures can result in skin pigmentation and scarring, either permanently or temporarily. You could have a new seborrheic dermatosis somewhere else on your body after therapy.