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A seborrheic keratosis is a non-cancerous skin tumour that originates from cells, namely keratinocytes, in the outer layer of the skin called the epidermis. Like liver spots , seborrheic keratoses are seen more often as people age.
Stucco keratosis (digitate seborrheic keratosis, hyperkeratotic seborrheic keratosis, keratosis alba, serrated seborrheic keratosis, verrucous seborrheic keratosis) Superficial basal cell carcinoma (superficial multicentric basal cell carcinoma) Syringadenoma papilliferum (syringocystadenoma papilliferum)
Keratosis (from kerat-+ -osis) [1] is a growth of keratin on the skin or on mucous membranes stemming from keratinocytes, the prominent cell type in the epidermis. More specifically, it can refer to: actinic keratosis (also known as solar keratosis), a premalignant condition; chronic scar keratosis; hydrocarbon keratosis
Calluses (plantar in right foot and medial in left foot) A callus (pl.: calluses) is an area of thickened and sometimes hardened skin that forms as a response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. Since repeated contact is required, calluses are most often found on the feet and hands, but they may occur anywhere on the skin.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also spelt seborrheic dermatitis in American English) is a long-term skin disorder. [4] Symptoms include flaky, scaly, greasy, and occasionally itchy and inflamed skin. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Areas of the skin rich in oil -producing glands are often affected including the scalp , face, and chest. [ 4 ]
Callus, seborrheic keratosis, squamous cell carcinoma [4] Prevention: Avoiding skin contact with infected individual, not walking barefoot in public areas, having safe sex or sexual abstinence: Treatment: Salicylic acid, cryotherapy, [1] surgical removal: Frequency: Very common [2]
More severe cases are characterized by dark crusty patches on the skin that are mildly greasy and that can emit a strong odor. These patches, also known as keratotic papules, keratosis follicularis, or dyskeratosis follicularis, most often appear on the arms, chest, back and legs. [4] DD was initially studied by dermatologists.
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