Seborrheic Keratosis

Seborrheic keratosis (SKs) are common non-cancerous skin growths. They may be caused by a family tendency to develop these. SKs occur most commonly in middle aged and older individuals and are very uncommon in children. They are often slow-growing, brown, and waxy. SKs may appear “stuck on.” If the decision is made to treat them, this can be done with cryotherapy, electrosurgery, curettage, or simply shaving the SK off. It is easy to mistake a skin cancer for a SK and it is imperative to have any new, changing, or concerning skin growths checked by a dermatologist.