Cited Research
Seborrheic keratoses are benign, waxy, 'stuck-on' growths that appear with age. They never become cancer, but they can be cosmetically bothersome or catch on clothing.
Treatment options
- Cryotherapy — fast, effective, may leave temporary hypopigmentation.
- Curettage with light electrocautery — clean removal of larger lesions.
- Topical hydrogen peroxide 40% (Eskata) — for select lesions.
- Shave removal — for very thick or pedunculated lesions.
References & Further Reading
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