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What is Seborrheic Keratoses?
February 2nd, 2010 | 
Author: Seborrheic Keratoses is a brown or black growth on the skin and can usually be found on the chest, back or on the head and originate from cells known as keratinocytes. The growth of seborrheic keratoses can have the appearance of a wart and there is no concern of skin cancer with this type of skin disorder.
They can be removed in one of several ways and this can include cutting them off, with electrosurgery, or with cryotherapy, but there is no need to have them removed as they are able to develop skin cancer. The appearance of them causes the person to feel they need to be removed, rather than for a health reason.
In some cases people do have them removed due to irritation by clothing repeatedly and not for vanity reasons. In either case the removal is not a major undertaking and it is safe to remove them or have the seborrheic keratoses stay on the head, chest or back.
Tags: What is a Skin Tag?
Skin tags are not the same as a mole, but are a small flap of tissue that hangs off the skin by a connecting stalk, usually found on the neck, the chest, back and armpits, under the breast and in the groin area. These unlike moles are not at risk for melanoma and appear more often in women, and the elderly, they can also appear with weight gain.
In most cases there is no pain with skin tags, but in instances where they are painful or the person with the skin tag wants them removed it is possible for a doctor or dermatologist to remove them. They can however become irritated and possibly cause discomfort depending on their location and then removal is advised. This is done with a scalpel, with scissors, by burning them off or freezing them off the skin in the office.
What does Melanoma Look Like?
Melanoma when developed due to a mole changes the appearance of the mole, in size, shape or color, and in most cases all three of these signs. There are also moles that appear after the age of 25 that should be seen by a doctor or dermatologist as this can be a sign of skin cancer.
The mole or melanoma can be irregularly shaped, elevated and in some cases itch and they are usually larger than other moles that appear on the body. A mole that itches often or that bleeds should be seen by a doctor or dermatologist as these can both be signs of melanoma.
In most cases it will be advised to remove the mole or possible melanoma, which when done early enough can be done safely. There are some other signs on the skin that may not have the appearance of a mole, and can instead be red and raised like a blood blister. There is also the possibility of there being no brown color, and instead a reddish patch on the skin.
Dysplastic Nevi Moles
Dysplastic Nevi moles are larger than the average mole that most people have, these are moles that are larger than average and also have irregular shapes. These moles often have uneven color with dark brown centers and the uneven edges are lighter in color.
These moles are ones that can be hereditary, being passed from parent to child, and any changes in these moles should be checked by a physician. These types of moles do have a greater chance of developing melanoma.
Often people that have dysplastic nevi moles have as many as one hundred moles on their bodies and if the appearance of the mole changes it should be checked by a dermatologist to ensure that melanoma is not developing. These are not the type of moles that will fade with age and in some cases are removed from the body. They should be checked often either with a mirror or by another person for any changes.
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