If you have a questionable skin growth or general skin concerns, you have come to the right place. Dr. Manu B. Aggarwal, MD, MHSA, is a board-certified family physician with extensive experience evaluating and treating skin conditions. The Vein Care Center offers four convenient locations in Findlay, Celina and Lima, Ohio to better serve our patients.
Seborrheic keratosis is a skin growth that looks like a flat, crusty wart and is usually a shade of brown. A person can have just one seborrheic keratosis; however, these growths can also grow in clusters. Because of its appearance and texture, seborrheic keratosis resembles skin cancer and can be worrisome. Fortunately, these skin lesions are almost always noncancerous and are the most common skin growths on older adults.
A seborrheic keratosis usually appears on areas of the body that have experienced sun damage, specifically the scalp, face, shoulders, back and chest. They should never be present on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet and are rarely seen in children. Seborrheic keratosis may have the following attributes:
The cause of seborrheic keratosis is unknown. These skin lesions tend to run in families, occur later in life and appear on individuals who have sun damage. Thus, seborrheic keratosis may be caused by:
Seborrheic keratosis is a common skin lesion among men and women over the age of 50. There may be a genetic component, as we often see seborrheic keratosis run in families. People with sun-damaged skin are more likely to get seborrheic keratosis. While these lesions can occur on all skin colors, people with fair skin are more likely to develop them. Interestingly, on darker skin, small seborrheic keratoses tend to appear around the eyes. Hormone fluctuations during and after pregnancy, as well as hormone replacement therapies, can also be a risk factor for the development of seborrheic keratosis.
At the Vein Care Center, our gold standard for treating seborrheic keratosis is cryotherapy. Cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen, administered through a spray gun (cryogun) or via a cotton swab, to freeze the unwanted skin lesion. As the liquid nitrogen is applied to the seborrheic keratosis, the patient may feel a slight burning or stinging sensation. A few days after cryotherapy, the treated lesion will scab over, flake off and healthier new skin will grow in its place.
Cryotherapy is our preferred method of treating seborrheic keratosis because this method is:
Our skin can send mixed signals—it can have a scary growth on it that is entirely benign, like a seborrheic keratosis, or a small brown spot that happens to be skin cancer. To ensure more serious skin conditions are discovered, it is important to have your skin evaluated by a dermatologist on a yearly basis. Dr. Aggarwal and her caring team at the Vein Care Center have years of experience diagnosing and treating a variety of skin conditions. If you have a crusty, wort-like growth or simply want to start having your skin checked on a routine basis by an experienced doctor, complete the online form or call us at 419 227 4472 to schedule a consultation.
The information about seborrheic keratosis was reviewed by Dr. Manu B. Aggarwal. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us using our contact form below.
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