Seborrheic Keratosis: Diagnosis & Tests (Seborrheic Warts, Verruca Seborrheica, Keratosis Seborrheica)

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Seborrheic Keratosis

Alternate Names : Seborrheic Warts, Verruca Seborrheica, Keratosis Seborrheica

Seborrheic Keratosis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

The healthcare provider can diagnose most growths of seborrheic keratosis by careful examination with a bright flashlight and magnifying lens. Some seborrheic keratoses may be very dark and could be confused with melanoma, a type of skin cancer. The provider may take a skin biopsy of these areas to make sure there is no evidence of cancer.

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Author: Bill Harrison, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 07/24/01

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