Seborrheic Keratosis - Information on Seborrheic Keratosis

Seborrheic Keratosis Information

Seborrheic Keratosis is basically a skin disease typical to youth, but it may occur to the people at any age. These lesions are benign overgrowths of epithelium, largely appearing on the torso, face, and neck. They are seen on almost everyone over the age of 50. The borders are typically irregular, and they range in color from beige or gray-white to very dark brown. These & quot; barnacles & quot; of older skin can number only a few to as many as hundreds. Although often raised and dry, they can be flatter and greasier (seborrheic) in texture.

We have provided you here all symptoms, causes and treatment methods of Seborrheic Keratosis. Seborrheic means waxy. Keratosis means thick growth on the skin. Put those meanings together and you get a thick growth on the skin that looks like spilt wax.

Causes of Seborrheic Keratosis

Causes and origin of Seborrheic Keratosis is not known however they spread more to sun exposure and it appear after the age of 40's, it is also non contagious and painless.

Treatment of Seborrheic Keratosis

Following treatments can be used for Seborrheic Keratosis

1) Treatment is usually not required unless the growths become irritated or are cosmetically displeasing.

2) Cryotherapy- the use of extreme cold to remove seborrheic keratoses.

3) Curettage- Remove the growth

4) Electrocautery (or electrodesiccation), which sends a low-voltage electrical charge through the tip of a needle to burn off a growth.

5) Laser treatment