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does anyone have seborrheic keratosis

Posted by peggyn @peggyn, Jul 10, 2023

Does anyone have this. The derm. dr. doesn't do anything for them. They are a eyesore and I have them in several places. Some are very large. Is there a natural remedy that anyone may know about?
They are those scaly patches.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jun 22, 2024
In reply to @tmike1972 "I have (likely) hundreds of SK on my torso, the base of my neck, temples, and..." + (show)
@tmike1972

I have (likely) hundreds of SK on my torso, the base of my neck, temples, and the top of my head and I am researching laser removal. Those on the top of my head are pretty large and thick and I found the following study (done in Bulgaria, 2016 by symbiosisonlinepublishing) which also led me to an Argentinian man (Doctor Hoogstra) whom I found on YouTube.

Have any of you had this type of surgery? I have an appointment with a local dermatologist but not until Mid-August and I am trying to become as educated as possible to find out what my options might be. Though more expensive than cryo, with my lesion range of size, thickness, etc., I thought it might be more economical and time-saving to get laser? Thoughts? Thanks!

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I'm with you - I probably have 100 or more right now, every year some need to be removed because they get irritated, usually by clothing, and bleed, or because they grow rapidly which is an indication of pre-cancer cells based on my numerous biopsies.
Here is what Mayo Clinic has to say.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-keratosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353882
My dermatologist has scraped then cauterized some large/thick ones - not my preferred method because it usually leaves a slow-to-fade scar. Most of them she freezes with liquid nitrogen. Some take two treatments to go away.
I have not heard of laser treatment, which I am sure she would suggest if it was a reasonable option.

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siesta1715 | @siesta1715 | Jun 23, 2024
In reply to @ancopau1998 "I was told they are all on my scalp, it's awful and I'm a picker which..." + (show)
@ancopau1998

I was told they are all on my scalp, it's awful and I'm a picker which does not help. I had liquid nitrogen once did nothing, now I was given a solution called Fluocinonide. My problem is I can't stop scratching and picking. Any one else have this problem. My sister also has them on her scalp.

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I was just given ketoconazole shampoo by my derm. When you shampoo you let it sit on your scalp 3-5minutes before rinsing. Don’t know yet if it works but if your solution doesn’t, perhaps ask for this.

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itchyrich | @itchyrich | Jun 23, 2024
In reply to @itchyrich "I will be 83 tomorrow and have had a multitude of seborrheic keratoses for close to..." + (show)
@itchyrich

I will be 83 tomorrow and have had a multitude of seborrheic keratoses for close to 50 years. In 1992, one large growth on my back I thought was a SK turned out to be a melanoma for which I went through two surgeries, 30 days apart. The surgeon recommended I get these other red bumps I had diagnosed and they turned out to be Grovers Disease. GD often flares up and itches a lot but mine did not until 2007. It then itched for 18 months until a Derm prescribed Gabapentin which stopped the itch for 13 years but the itch started up again about 22 months ago and hasn't quit. Of course, the SKs continued to multiply and get larger. I'm sure they itch at times as well. Derms tend to shy away from freezing them off unless they are in areas that could cause other problems. Two years ago a Derm surgically removed a very large one which took a couple months to heal. No fun. If you want to clear out a swimming pool, go swimming without some sort of shirt on.

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It's 10 months later and I've got even more SKs than I had before. It seems like most of the new ones are on my scalp and have a tendency to itch a little. Still struggling with the Grover's Disease as well. Also discovering Basal Cell Carcinomas at various places. Had a Mohs surgery on my shin which got infected and took almost 9 weeks to heal completely. Two more will be removed in August. You have to be tough to get old.

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lakeocean | @lakeocean | Jun 24, 2024

I had some on my neck. I used a cream containing retinol and ferulic at night (Dr. Dennis Gross) and it calmed those specks and they largely go away. Whenever I have gut issues from bad food, they come out again. So I am very careful with quality of the food I eat for each meal.

For scalp, I used diluted Apple Cider Vinegar (Braggs organic version) 1 to 1 with water and pour it onto my hair and scalp. Let is sit for 2-5 mins. Rinse off. They work like wonder.

Other hair products I found useful are below: Dermazen Calming Seborrheic Serum, Dermatologist Recommended, Topical Serum For Hair, Face, and Body (4.8)

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crystalranae | @crystalranae | Aug 4, 2024
In reply to @tmike1972 "I have (likely) hundreds of SK on my torso, the base of my neck, temples, and..." + (show)
@tmike1972

I have (likely) hundreds of SK on my torso, the base of my neck, temples, and the top of my head and I am researching laser removal. Those on the top of my head are pretty large and thick and I found the following study (done in Bulgaria, 2016 by symbiosisonlinepublishing) which also led me to an Argentinian man (Doctor Hoogstra) whom I found on YouTube.

Have any of you had this type of surgery? I have an appointment with a local dermatologist but not until Mid-August and I am trying to become as educated as possible to find out what my options might be. Though more expensive than cryo, with my lesion range of size, thickness, etc., I thought it might be more economical and time-saving to get laser? Thoughts? Thanks!

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I know it’s been a while since you posted this, but I was wondering if you did try laser treatment and if so was it successful? I am looking for all information I can find on this😪

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peggyn | @peggyn | Aug 4, 2024

hello, know I have noty done lazer.. I have so many in different spots I would not know where to began. The Dr. froze one off the side of my face , but it eventually came back.

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crystalranae | @crystalranae | Aug 5, 2024
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@peggyn

hello, know I have noty done lazer.. I have so many in different spots I would not know where to began. The Dr. froze one off the side of my face , but it eventually came back.

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I know! I really hate these things. I’m so depressed and I can’t find any help. Do you know of any creams or anything that would keep them from popping up in the first place? Anything that will make them go away ? If anyone can help me write me?

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