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Seborrheic Keratosis
Alternate Names : Benign Skin Tumors - Keratosis, Keratosis - Seborrheic, Senile Keratosis
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Seborrheic Keratosis Symptoms & Signs
- skin growths
- located on the face, chest, shoulders, back, or other areas
- yellow, brown, black, or other colors
- surface is slightly elevated, flat
- may have a rough or wart-like texture
- often waxy surface
- round to oval shape
- "pasted on" appearance
- may be single, but are usually multiple growths
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• Definition
• Seborrheic Keratosis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Seborrheic Keratosis Symptoms & Signs
• Seborrheic Keratosis Diagnosis & Tests
• Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment
• Seborrheic Keratosis Prognosis
• Seborrheic Keratosis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Tumor
Tests & Exams
• Skin Lesion Biopsy
Other Topics
• Benign
• Cryosurgery
• Itching
Review Date : 1/11/2003
Reviewed By : Glen H. Crawford, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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