Seborrheic keratosis is a type of skin infections that causes the skin to have outgrowths that look like bumps. They are usually ugly in appearance and for individuals who are very conscious of their skin and public image will easily detect it at an initial stage. There are many types of skin infection that causes our skin to have bumps therefore one may easily be confused as to whether they are having seborrheic keratosis or other types of skin infections. Before you start any form of treatment or medication never assume it is recommended that you seek first the attention of a dermatologist. A dermatologist will run test on your skin to make sure that it is seborrheic keratosis and not any other skin infection.

The appearance of seborrheic keratosis varies from one individual’s skin to another and also depending on the stage of infection. There is no stated color for seborrheic keratosis since for some individuals they may look lighter while for some it may look darker. For the light skinned individuals it may be noticeable easily while for the dark skin individuals it may not be easy especially at the mild stage of growth. Seborrheic keratosis should not be confused with skin rushes since unlike skin rushes they develop as outgrowths of keratin having a very thin edge.

Seborrheic keratosis or the barnacle of old age may have different forms, they all appear as bumps on the skin however some are rough while some are smooth. The one that causes are a rough surface is very disturbing on the skin and can be irritating if rubbed by a garment. The smooth once look like seed that have grown on a person’s skin and can be very itchy if you pick them. There are those that cause a warty surface and develop with deep pits as if they are being pulled apart.

The goodness with seborrheic keratosis is that they are painless and none irritating however, don’t make a mistake of disturbing them or picking them since they can be very itchy. Due to cosmetic reasons the skin infections or bumps have to be removed since it can be hard having them with your garments on. The best way to know that you have sebborheic keratosis is by analyzing their symptoms however before you start any treatment make sure that you have been checked by a dermatologist.

 

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