Seborrheic Keratoses
Seborrheic keratoses are harmless, common skin growths that first appear during adult life. As time goes by, more growths appear. Some people have a very large number of them. Seborrheic keratoses appear on both covered and uncovered parts of the body and are not caused by sunlight. The tendency to develop seborrheic keratoses is inherited. In Worcester, Massachusetts, treatment is available from the trusted team of Dr. Seth Kates and Dr. A. David Simkin.
Seborrheic keratoses are harmless and never become malignant. They begin as slightly raised, light brown spots. Gradually they thicken and take on a rough, warty surface. They slowly darken and may turn black. These color changes are harmless. Seborrheic keratoses are superficial and look as if they were stuck on the skin. If you have experienced several seborrheic keratoses, you probably can recognize this type of benign growth.
To learn more about your options for treatment of seborrheic keratoses, request a consultation online or call Worcester Dermatology Associates at 508-754-3823 in Worcester or 978-256-4151 in Chelmsford.
Treatment
Seborrheic keratoses can easily be removed in our office. However, because they are benign, patients typically ask us specifically to remove the ones that are unattractive, itchy, or annoy them by rubbing against their clothes.
