What is seborrheic keratosis?
Seborrheic Keratosis is a benign wart-like growth on the surface of the skin. It is characterized as a painless skin growth usually brown or black with a waxy, scaly, slightly elevated appearance. It is a common skin condition in the elderly population.
How do members experience seborrheic keratosis?
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Stress
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for seborrheic keratosis*
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Who has seborrheic keratosis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 13 |
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