1. What is seborrheic keratosis? A seborrheic keratosis is a common benign skin growth, similar to a mole. Most people will have at least one in their lifetime. They tend to appear in mid-adulthood and their frequency increases with age. They are harmless and don’t require treatment, but you can have them removed if they bother you. Skin growths like seborrheic keratoses are sometimes also called epidermal tumors. That doesn’t mean they’re cancer, though. Technically, moles and warts are also epidermal tumors. That just means they are clusters of extra cells on the epiderma, the outer layer of the skin. They aren’t considered a risk factor for skin cancer. 2. Who gets seborrheic keratosis? Anyone can get one, but most commonly: – People who are 50 and older. They usually begin to appear in middle age, and rarely in younger people. About 30% of people have at least one by … Continue reading SEBORRHEIC KERATOSIS