Benign tumours
Seborrhoeic keratoses
Seborrhoeic keratoses are benign lesions with a rough texture that can appear on the skin all over the body. We start to see them from the age of 30 onwards and their number and size increase progressively with the passage of time. Despite their benign nature, a correct dermatological diagnosis is essential as they can be relatively easily confused with other lesions such as solar lentigines or even malignant lesions. This may require the use of dermoscopy and even skin biopsy in some cases.
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Although the exact reason for their development is unknown, we know that these lesions are more likely to appear in people with a family history of multiple seborrhoeic keratoses, and will become more evident at certain times of life such as after pregnancies or in adulthood as the years go by.
There are different methods to permanently remove these lesions. These include cryotherapy, electrosurgery and CO2 laser. Larger lesions may require a surgical approach. Laser treatment of these lesions is usually more effective and precise, especially in certain locations such as the facial region.
Treatment of seborrhoeic keratoses with CO2 lasers can be uncomfortable, so topical anaesthesia is often used prior to the procedure.
After treatment of seborrhoeic keratoses with CO2 laser, small scabs may appear that will take days to fall off. Depending on the type of skin, the location or the extent of the lesions treated, it may be necessary to use repair creams or silicone gels, in addition to correct daily hygiene and strict photoprotection. Transient reddening of the treated area is common and may take months to fade.
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