Posts Tagged: Keratoses

Seborrheic Keratosis: Atypical Forms…

Atypical Seborrheic Keratosis (SK) are variations that may be seen that are “less obvious” and may be confused with other skin lesions.  The photograph above is concerning because it is jet black and very thick.  Such lesions warrant a biopsy to exclude the possibility of a malignancy, such as melanoma. In the photograph above you will note… Read more »

Seborrheic Keratosis: Barnacles of life…

Seborrheic Keratosis (Keratoses) are incredibly common.  They are harmless “warty” spots that appear during adult life and are a common sign of skin ageing.  Although they appear warty and are frequently mistaken as warts, they are not warts (warts are caused by papiloma viruses). They present as oval, slightly raised to thick tan or light-brown… Read more »