Understanding raised, textured skin lesions
Seborrhoeic Keratosis
What is Seborrhoeic Keratosis?
Seborrhoeic keratoses are common, benign skin growths that often develop with age. They can vary in colour from light tan through to dark brown or black and typically appear to sit on the surface of the skin.
Although harmless, they can become irritated or cosmetically bothersome.
How it can present:
/ Raised lesions
/ Rough or waxy texture
/ Light brown to dark brown in colour
/ Single or multiple lesions
What influences Seborrhoeic Keratoses?
/ Genetics
/ Age
/ Long-term sun exposure
How I approach treatment?
Before treatment it's important that any suspicious lesion has been appropriately assessed and that you are up-to-date with your annual skin cancer checks.
If there is ever uncertainty regarding diagnosis, I will recommend review by your GP or dermatologist before proceeding.
Where appropriate, treatment can significantly improve the appearance of benign seborrhoeic keratoses, although multiple sessions are sometimes required depending on their size and thickness.
TREATMENTS I COMMONLY RECOMMEND:
/ Cutera Excel V+
/ Referral to GP or dermatologist
Recommended Treatments
Cutera CoolView
Targeted Laser