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Seborrheic keratosis

Seborrheic keratosis (Seborrhoeic keratosis) a kind of benign skin growth that is very common among people over 40 years of age. The growths resemble flattened or raised warts, but have no viral origins and may exhibit a variety of colors, from pink or yellow through brown and black. Because only the top layers of the epidermis are involved, seborrheic keratoses are often described as having a "pasted-on" appearance. more...

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Because the tumors are rarely painful, treatment is not often necessary. There is a small risk of localized infection caused by picking at the lesion. If a growth becomes excessively itchy, or if it is irritated by clothing or jewelry, cryosurgery has been found to be highly effective in their removal. The main danger associated with seborrheic keratoses lies in their resemblance to malignant melanomas, which has sometimes led to a misdiagnosis of the cancerous lesions. If there is any doubt, a skin biopsy will allow a physician to make a correct diagnosis.

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Seborrheic keratosis of the auricle: Report of an unusual case : An article from: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal $20.00 Seborrheic Keratosis - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References $28.95

Seborrheic keratosis of the auricle: Report of an unusual case - Original Article - Brief Article
Seborrheic keratosis of the auricle: Report of an unusual case. (Original Article).
From Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 2/1/02 by Dionysios E. Kyrmizakis
Pemphigus foliaceus presenting as eruptive seborrheic keratosis and responding to oral gold treatment - Case Reports
Abstract Pemphigus Foliaceus (PF) is an antibody-mediated autoimmune disease. IgG directed against desmoglein-1 induces acantholysis in the superficial ...
From Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 12/1/02 by Mohammed M. Bagheri
Inflammation of seborrheic keratoses caused by cytarabine: a pseudo sign of Leser-Trelat
Abstract Cytarabine, used for the treatment of acute myelogenous leukemia, can cause a rare reaction of inflammation of existing seborrheic keratoses.
From Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 9/1/04 by Timothy Patton
Actinic keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma
Actinic keratosis is a common skin disorder in elderly patients with fair complexions. it is caused by exposure to ultraviolet light. if left untreated, ...
From American Family Physician, 3/1/94 by Avery S. Kuflik
Common benign skin tumors - Cover Article - Caring For Common Skin Conditions
Benign skin tumors are commonly seen by family physicians. The ability to properly diagnose and treat common benign tumors and to distinguish them from ...
From American Family Physician, 2/15/03 by Mark C. Luba
Skin lesions
A skin lesion is a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it.
From Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 4/6/01 by Bridget Travers
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A 45-year-old Caucasian woman presented with pruritic erythematous scaling eruptions on her back and lower extremities. The patient said these skin lesions, which she has had since childhood, becom
From Journal of Family Practice, 5/1/04 by Amor Khachemoune
Cryosurgery for common skin conditions
Cryosurgery is a highly effective treatment for a broad range of benign skin problems. With appropriate instruction and supervised experience, family ...
From American Family Physician, 5/15/04 by Mark D. Andrews

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