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Seborrheic Keratosis

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Sort Desciption: Seborrheic keratosis is the presence of a benign (non-cancerous) raised growth on the skin. Seborrheic means greasy (although often the growth is not greasy) and keratosis means thickening of skin. ...

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Seborrheic keratosis is the presence of a benign (non-cancerous) raised growth on the skin. Seborrheic means greasy (although often the growth is not greasy) and keratosis means thickening of skin. The growths arise from the top layer of skin and can have a stuck-on look. These growths may look like warts but dont extend deep into the skin or contain the viruses that cause warts. Seborrheic keratoses are not contagious, do not spread and will never turn into cancerous tumors. Therefore, they do not threaten your health, but can be irritating or cosmetically displeasing. Causes The direct cause of seborrheic keratoses is unknown. However, they are not caused by exposure to sunlight. In addition they appear after the age of 40 and are hereditary. Risk Factors A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. Risk factors for developing seborrheic keratoses, include age over 40 and close family members with the condition. Symptoms Seborrheic keratosis: Can be located anywhere on body, but usually appear on the chest, torso, face, shoulders, or back Are typically yellow, tan, brown, or black Are elevated off the skin surface May have a rough or wart-like texture May have a pasted look, as if a blob of dirt or clay is stuck on the skin Usually have a round or oval shape ...

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