2024-01-10 08:28:33
Although generally without consequences or complications for health, seborrheic keratosis is a common skin condition that can cause both physical and aesthetic discomfort.
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The name may seem intimidating, but these rough, often brownish or flesh-colored lesions that emerge on the skin are very common. This dermatological disorder can be reduced, or even eliminated in the best case, thanks to effective and painless epidermal care methods.
What is seborrheic keratosis?
Behind this complex name actually hides a superficial skin lesion, usually pigmented brown or black, and raised with a rough appearance. In some people, seborrheic keratoses cause moderate to intense itching as well as significant discomfort.
His origin ? She is unknown. Seborrheic keratosis appears very often with age but it is impossible to determine the precise causes which favor its appearance. Genetic, hormonal or even psychological factors such as stress might cause its emergence. These are the areas of the epidermis richest in sebum that are affected, such as the face, back, neckline or even the scalp in certain individuals.
Is it dangerous for health?
Completely benign, seborrheic keratosis does not represent any danger to health and is not associated with skin cancer. It is neither synonymous with skin pathology nor contagious.
However, it can be aesthetically bothersome depending on its location on the face or body. It is for this reason that many people are looking for cosmetic and medical solutions to make seborrheic keratoses disappear, with the aim of regaining smooth skin free of brown spots.
There is therefore no obligation to have seborrheic keratoses removed. The use of dermal treatment depends on each person’s feelings and the diagnosis of a professional: the location of the lesion, its unsightly nature or even the itching caused.
What are the methods to get rid of seborrheic keratosis?
Dermatology specialists offer various effective treatments to permanently erase these skin disorders. Depending on the appearance and development of the lesions, some recommend the application of local creams to reduce the appearance of keratoses when they are superficial.
Skin Marceaua center specializing in aesthetic dermatology, indicates that Co2 laser treatment makes it possible to remove seborrheic keratoses on the face and body and this, without leaving any visible scar. This procedure under local anesthesia consists of vaporizing the cells by specifically targeting water molecules, and penetrating to different depths of the skin to treat the entire seborrheic keratosis. Then, local care by applying a healing cream for a few days will remove the scabs that form naturally until they disappear completely.
Another very common eradication method relies on the technique of cryotherapy. Using liquid nitrogen and cold, the practitioner uses a precise vaporizer to freeze the lesion until it peels off naturally. A process very similar to the treatment of warts. However, be aware that this type of dermatological therapy can sometimes leave a slight mark or scar on the skin.
Finally, in the event that previous interventions have not achieved the expected result, practitioners have the possibility of suggesting a final method: curettage. This technique, also definitive, involves the use of a scalpel to manually remove the scab from the skin. A procedure also performed under local anesthesia. Then, the application of healing creams and sun protection helps reduce the risk of a slight scar appearing.
Article written in partnership with Skin Marceau
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