Sebaceous warts, also known as seborrheic keratosis, are harmless but often cosmetically embarrassing skin growths.
They usually occur with age and can appear on various parts of the body, including the face, chest, back and scalp.
At Dr. Dropin in Oslo, we offer effective removal of sebaceous warts with various treatment methods.
Book a dermatologist appointmentSebaceous warts are benign skin growths that often have a waxy or "sticky" appearance.
They can vary in color from skin-colored to brown or black, and can be flat or raised.
The exact cause of sebaceous warts is unknown, but they are more common with increasing age.
They are not caused by a virus and are not contagious.
Sebaceous warts are benign and do not develop into skin cancer.
However, they can sometimes look like moles or other skin changes, so it's important to have them examined by a dermatologist to rule out other conditions.
If you want to remove sebaceous warts for cosmetic reasons or because they cause irritation, we offer several effective treatment methods at Dr. Dropin:
Most of us, especially as we get older, develop seborrheic keratoses, also commonly known as senile warts or age spots. They can appear as early as in our 20s, but they are more common in older age. The exact cause of their formation is unknown, and they are not caused by a virus like many other types of warts. Seborrheic keratoses are not contagious, and there is no specific preventive measure to avoid them.
Do you want to get rid of embarrassing sebaceous warts? Book an appointment with one of our experienced dermatologists in Oslo today!
We offer various treatment methods adapted to your needs.
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