Seborrhoeic Keratoses

Seborrhoeic keratoses. These growths are benign and harmless skin tumours of the superficial cells of the epidermis. Typically brown, slightly raised... more

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Seborrhoeic Keratoses

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Microscape

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Seborrhoeic keratoses. These growths are benign and harmless skin tumours of the superficial cells of the epidermis. Typically brown, slightly raised with a soft wart-like appearance, they are not true warts nor are they derived from sebaceous glands. They are often referred to as 'old age barnacles' due to their stuck-on the skin morphology. Removal is by cryotherapy, surgery, or laser treatment.

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August 2nd, 2016