Medically reviewed by Chris Schwerdt. Last updated on May 17, 2025
General Illness Information
Medical Term:
Keratoses, Seborrheic
Common Name: None Specified
Description: A non-contagious, benign, inflammatory, pigmented, raised, scaling disease of the skin. It may involve the chest; back; face; arms; and can affect adults of both sexes. By age 60, almost everyone has a few seborrheic keratoses.
Causes: Unknown.
Prevention: No specific preventive measures.
Signs & Symptoms
Characteristic papules, which are pigmented, raised, flat, scaly lesions scattered on the skin surface.
Risk Factors
- Aging.
- Family history.
- Sun exposure.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Diagnosis is by clinical examination.
General Measures:
Removal of lesions if they are unsightly, are irritated by clothing or interfere with grooming. Removal methods include cryosurgery, chemocautery, light electrosurgery or shave biopsy.
Medications:
No medications necessary.
Activity:
No restriction.
Diet:
No specific diet.
Possible Complications :
- Seborrheic keratoses are not malignant or precancerous.
- If they occur in close proximity to an eyelid, they may interfere with vision.
Prognosis
Excellent prognosis.
Other
Nothing Specified’.
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