What are Seborrhoeic Keratosis / Warts?
Seborrheic Keratosis is a harmless overgrowth of epidermal keratinocytes that you can find anywhere on the skin, and the cause is unknown.
They have several different names, including seborrhoeic warts and basal cell papillomas.
Seborrhoeic keratoses have a rough surface and appear to be stuck on the skin. They can vary in colour from your normal skin colour to almost black, most often occur on the stomach, chest and back and usually start to appear after the age of 40.
They are not true warts and are not contagious. However, they run in families, possibly due to genetics or skin type. They usually do not cause trouble, but occasionally, they can become inflamed, especially if knocked or caught in something like a zip.
Do Seborrheic Keratosis require treatment?
Seborrheic warts are usually harmless and, therefore, do not usually require treatment. However, some people arrange for their removal for cosmetic reasons. This is best done by scraping the wart away or by freezing it with liquid nitrogen.
How do you remove Seborrheic Keratosis?
At Cheshire Lasers Clinic, Facial Surgeon Mr Will Allen and Dr Kathryn Hazlehurst remove most Seborrheic Keratosis / Warts with a combination of cryotherapy and or electrocautery
For more complex lesions, Mr Will Allen may use a range of other surgical methods. He can discuss this at your consultation, which is better face-to-face, so he can thoroughly assess the lesion. However, you may prefer to email cheshirelasers@hotmail.co.uk an image of the lesion so we can get his opinion if you prefer some more information before you book.
Prices for Seborrheic Keratosis removal
View Facial Surgeon Mr Will Allen’s Prices here.
Before and after photos of seborrheic wart treatment:
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