face and cheeks of individuals with darker skin tones.
Seborrheic Keratosis: Non-cancerous skin growths that can appear waxy, scaly, or paste-like, often dark in color and appearing stuck onto the skin.
2. Dermatologist-Approved Medical Treatments
For safe and effective elimination without significant scarring, a health care provider can perform the following in-office procedures:
Cryotherapy: Freezing the growth off using localized liquid nitrogen.
Surgical Excision: Snipping or cutting away the growth cleanly using sterilized surgical scissors or a scalpel under local anesthesia.
Electrosurgery (Cauterization): Utilizing a small electrical hot-metal tip to