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A type of keratosis which have a pasted on and oily appearance is called seborrheic keratosis. It is one of the implications of aging. But you really don’t have to be old to have seborrheic keratosis, but this is not always the case. One of its factors could be heredity.   Keratinocytes are the origin of these growths. Since it is noncancerous, it is nothing to be too troubled about. Its only derivative is its ugly appearance. Also called as senile warts, this type of keratosis has nothing to do with viruses causing warts.

The sun is another aspect for developing this since sun exposed body parts are affected by seborrheic keratosis. It has this pasted on appearance, and can become a cause of losing self confidence especially if it grows on parts of the face.

This condition causes no ache or irritation so it is okay if you don’t do anything about it. Picking, scratching or scraping it off yourself should not be practiced. That could lead to infection. Irritation can occur if you use harsh detergents or soap for your skin so go for the gentler ones.

Getting rid of this requires a doctor’s guidance. It all relies on you if you want to go through the treatments below.

SEBORRHEIC KERATOSIS TREATMENTS

•    When it comes to seborrheic keratosis elimination, you can bet that laser treatments are very effective.   With this treatment, the affected cells are removed perfectly and precisely.

•    Oftentimes, electrocautery comes with curettage in seborrheic keratosis removal. Electric charges burn off involved areas.

•    Curettage employs using a curette, which will scrape off keratosis. Curettage can’t be effective if not combined with electrocautery.

•    Cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen to freeze off the affected areas to make them fall off.

You have to take extra good care of your skin if you don’t want these skin problems to hinder you.