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How Can Seborrheic Keratosis Be Treated?
Two years ago I had a seborrheic keratosis removed from my nipple by my dermatologist (“tourched off)... It eventually returned and I had it removed again recently the same way. Could this be a fungal or candida type cause. I realize age (73) plus hereditary tendencies could be the issue. Are there topical things that could help such as cortaid, tea tree oil, lotrimin, A and D ointment, or a natural remedy?
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
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In many cases, seborrheic keratosis doesn’t need treatment. However, your doctor may decide to remove any growths that have a suspicious appearance or cause physical or emotional discomfort. Three commonly used removal methods are:
1. Cryosurgery, which uses liquid nitrogen to freeze off the growth.
2. Electrosurgery, which uses an electrical current to scrape off the growth. The area is numbed before the procedure.
3. Curettage, which uses a scoop-like surgical instrument to scrape off the growth. It’s sometimes used with electrosurgery.
Your skin may be lighter at the site of removal. The difference in skin color often becomes less noticeable over time. Most of the time a seborrheic keratosis won’t return, but it’s possible to develop a new one on another part of your body. Topical things may not help much.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sanjay Kin
In many cases, seborrheic keratosis doesn’t need treatment. However, your doctor may decide to remove any growths that have a suspicious appearance or cause physical or emotional discomfort. Three commonly used removal methods are:
1. Cryosurgery, which uses liquid nitrogen to freeze off the growth.
2. Electrosurgery, which uses an electrical current to scrape off the growth. The area is numbed before the procedure.
3. Curettage, which uses a scoop-like surgical instrument to scrape off the growth. It’s sometimes used with electrosurgery.
Your skin may be lighter at the site of removal. The difference in skin color often becomes less noticeable over time. Most of the time a seborrheic keratosis won’t return, but it’s possible to develop a new one on another part of your body. Topical things may not help much.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sanjay Kin
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