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A seborrheic keratosis (seb-o-REE-ik ker-uh-TOE-sis) is a common noncancerous (benign) skin growth. People tend to get more of them as they get older. Seborrheic keratoses are usually brown, black or light tan. The growths (lesions) look waxy or scaly and slightly raised.
Seborrheic keratoses are roundish or oval-shaped patches on the skin with a “stuck on” appearance. They are sometimes described as waxy or scaly. They are raised above the skin and even when they are flat you can feel them with your finger.
Actinic keratoses vary in appearance. Symptoms include: Rough, dry or scaly patch of skin, usually less than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter. Flat to slightly raised patch or bump on the top layer of skin. In some cases, a hard, wartlike surface. Color variations, including pink, red or brown.
1. Melasma is a chronic skin condition that results in symmetrical brown patches on the face. These patches can sometimes appear gray or bluish-gray. It can affect various areas of the face, with the upper cheeks and nose being particularly commonly involved. Sun exposure and hormonal changes are strongly associated with this skin condition.
Causes and pictures. Diagnosis. Treatment. Medical emergencies. Scaling skin, or scaly skin, occurs when the outer layer of your skin peels away in large pieces that resemble fish scales....
Seborrheic dermatitis causes a rash of oily patches with yellow or white scales. The rash may look darker or lighter in people with brown or Black skin and redder in those with white skin. Seborrheic (seb-o-REE-ik) dermatitis is a common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp.
Actinic keratoses occur when skin cells called keratinocytes start to grow abnormally, forming scaly, discolored spots. The skin patches are most commonly pink, though they can be any of these...
Does your skin feel and look dry or scaly? It's not uncommon, but there could be a medical condition causing it. Learn more about the causes of scaly skin and what to do about it at WebMD.
Contact dermatitis is a form of eczema that develops after contact with an allergen, irritant, or toxic substance. Symptoms of contact dermatitis include: dry, flaky, or scaly patches of skin....
Diagnosis. Treatment. FAQ. Takeaway. Skin discoloration refers to any change in your natural skin tone. Causes of skin discoloration can include birthmarks, infection, skin pigmentation...