Cited Research
Seborrheic keratoses are extremely common, completely benign, and often described as looking 'stuck on' the skin. They appear with age and have a waxy, sometimes crumbly surface.
How they're treated
- Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen — fast, in-office.
- Curettage — gentle scraping under local anesthetic.
- Topical hydrogen peroxide 40% — newer in-office option.
References & Further Reading
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