Treatment Options For Seborrheic Keratosis

Electrocautery

Another option for the removal of seborrheic keratosis is electrocautery. In this procedure, local anesthesia is applied. The physician will then use a tool that applies an electrical current to effectively burn the affected tissue. The growth should fall off in just a few days. However, this method generally needs to be repeated a few times, especially for thicker or larger growths. Scarring is a big risk, especially if the procedure is not done carefully. This treatment may be done on its own or in combination with another method. The physician may use a curette before or after the burning to ensure removal of the tissue.

Speaking of currettes, they play a role in the next method of treating seborrheic keratosis.

Currettage

Another scraping procedure used to treat seborrheic keratosis is called curettage. In this procedure, the physician will use a tool called a curette to scrape away layers of the growth until it is completely removed. A curette is a slender metal tool with what looks like a slanted wire loop on the end. Because of the design of the curette, the doctor is able to scrape away the desired amount of tissue with a good amount of accuracy. This treatment for seborrheic keratosis may be done on its own or combined with another treatment method, such as with a freezing or burning procedure.

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