Seborrheic keratosis
Alternative Names
Benign skin tumors - keratosis; Keratosis - seborrheic; Senile keratosisSymptoms
Symptoms are skin growths that:
- Are located on the face, chest, shoulders, back, or other areas
- Are yellow, brown, black, or other colors
- Have a slightly elevated, flat surface
- May have a rough or wart-like texture
- Often may have waxy surface
- Have a round-to-oval shape
- May have "pasted-on" appearance
- May be single, but are usually multiple growths
Exams and Tests
Diagnosis is based primarily on the appearance of the growths. A skin lesion biopsy may be used to confirm the diagnosis.
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