Seborrheic Keratosis
Seborrheic keratoses (SKs) are common skin growths. These benign growths can occur almost anywhere on the skin. SK’s begin as slightly raised, light brown spots with gradual thickening and take on a rough, warty surface and slowly darken.
Symptoms
Symptoms of seborrheic keratoses include:
- Ranges in color from light tan to brown or black
- Is round or oval shaped
- Has a characteristic “pasted on” look
- Is flat or slightly raised with a scaly surface
- Ranges in size from very small to more than 1 inch across
- May itch
Treatments
Treatment options include:
- cryotherapy
- shave removal
- electrodessication
- laser
Meet our Medical Providers
- Robert H. Huff, MD, FAAD Avon, Lebanon
- Ryan K. Brashear, MD, FAAD Greenwood
- Christopher M. Bohyer, MD, FAAD Greenwood, New Castle
- John B. Stephens, MD, FAAD Fishers, Greencastle, Hazel Dell
- Alison Launhardt, MD, FAAD Carmel, Tipton
- Kathleen Hanover, MD, FAAD Carmel, Fishers
- Lisa Trivedi, MD, FAAD Carmel
- Janelle M. Tabet, PA-C Greenwood
- Cassandra (Cassie) M. Sexson, PA-C Greenwood, Shelbyville
- Andrew Burns, PA-C Greencastle, Hazel Dell
- Stephanie Burns, PA-C Greenwood, New Castle
- Michaela Wehr, PA-C Avon, Lebanon
- Samantha Kitcoff, PA-C Fishers
- Christina Raynor, FNP-C Avon