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Irritated Seborrheic Kerotosis - neck

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Seborrheic keratosis

Alternative Names: Benign skin tumors - keratosis; Keratosis - seborrheic; Senile keratosis Symptoms: Symptoms are skin growths that: Are located on the face, chest, shoulders, back, or other areas Are yellow, brown, black, or other colors Have a slightly elevated, flat surface May have a rough or wart-like texture Often may have waxy surface Have a round-to-oval shape May have "pasted-on" appearance May be single, but are usually multiple growths Signs and tests: Text Continues Below Diagnosis is based primarily on the appearance of the growths. A skin lesion biopsy may be used to confirm the diagnosis.

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