What are seborrhoeic keratoses (seborrhoeic warts)?
Seborrhoeic keratosis, also spelled seborrheic keratosis, is a harmless overgrowth of epidermal keratinocytes that you can find anywhere on the skin, and the cause is unknown.
They have several different names, including seborrhoeic warts and basal cell papillomas.
Seborrhoeic keratoses have a rough surface and appear to be stuck on the skin. They can vary in colour from your normal skin colour to almost black, most often occur on the stomach, chest and back and usually start to appear after the age of 40.
They are not true warts and are not contagious. However, they run in families, possibly due to genetics or skin type. They usually do not cause trouble, but occasionally, they can become inflamed, especially if knocked or caught in something like a zip.
Do seborrhoeic keratoses need treatment?
Seborrhoeic warts are usually harmless and, therefore, do not usually require treatment. However, some people arrange for their removal for cosmetic reasons. This is best done by scraping the wart away or by freezing it with liquid nitrogen.
How do you remove seborrhoeic keratoses?
At Cheshire Lasers Clinic, Facial Surgeon Dr Will Allen and Dr Kathryn Hazlehurst remove most Seborrhoeic Keratosis / Warts with a combination of cryotherapy and or electrocautery
For more complex lesions, Dr Will Allen may use a range of other surgical methods. He can discuss this at your consultation, which is better face-to-face, so he can thoroughly assess the lesion. However, you may prefer to email cheshirelasers@hotmail.co.uk an image of the lesion so we can get his opinion if you prefer some more information before you book.
Prices for seborrhoeic keratosis removal
Seborrhoeic keratosis removal at Cheshire Lasers starts from £150 with Dr Kathryn Hazlehurst, using cryotherapy. Her consultation is £50, which is taken off the price of your first treatment, and she can carry out skin lesion removal during the consultation.
Larger or more complex lesions are removed by Facial Surgeon Dr Will Allen, who may use other methods such as shave excision. His consultation is £100 and is not deducted from the treatment price. Removal starts from £330.
View Dr Kathryn Hazlehurst’s prices for seborrhoeic keratosis removal
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Send us a photograph first
If you are not sure which treatment you need, email photographs of the area from a couple of different angles to cheshirelasers@hotmail.co.uk. It’s helpful if you let us know how long the lesion has been there and whether it’s changing in any way. We will ask our specialists to review your email and advise our reception team on who you should see. Sometimes we will ask you to book a consultation first.
To book Seborrhoeic Keratosis / Wart Removal at Cheshire Lasers phone 01606 841255 or book appointments online here: