Benign But Bothersome:

A Closer Look at Seborrheic Keratosis

Seborrheic keratosis is a common noncancerous skin growth affecting over 80 million Americans. Although benign, it can significantly impact the physical and emotional well-being of patients due to its appearance and can itch, bleed, or become inflamed. In addition, clinicians must carefully assess and diagnose seborrheic keratoses as they can mimic malignant tumors. This curriculum aims to increase clinicians' awareness of seborrheic keratosis and provides best practices for diagnosis and management, with a focus on alleviating patients' functional and aesthetic burdens.

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Benign But Bothersome: A Closer Look at Seborrheic Keratosis

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Clinical Articles

Current Understanding of Seborrheic Keratosis: Prevalence, Etiology, Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management. J Drugs Dermatol. 2015 Oct;14(10):1119-25

Differential Diagnosis of Seborrheic Keratosis: Clinical and Dermoscopic Features. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017 Sep 1;16(9):835-842.

A Closer Look at Seborrheic Keratoses: Patient Perspectives, Clinical Relevance, Medical Necessity, and Implications for Management. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2017 Mar;10(3):16-25. Epub 2017 Mar 1

Steering Committee

Zoe D. Draelos, MD

Steering Committee Chair

Consulting Professor, Department of Dermatology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina; President, Dermatology Consulting Services, PLLC, High Point, North Carolina

Anne Chapas, MD

Medical Director, Union Square Laser Dermatology, New York, New York

Adam Friedman, MD

Associate Professor of Dermatology; Residency Program Director; Director of Translational Research; Director of Supportive Oncodermatology, George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC

Derek H. Jones, MD

Director, Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California

Mary P. Lupo, MD

Clinical Professor, Tulane Medical School, New Orleans, Louisiana

Vic A. Narurkar, MD

Director & Founder, Bay Area Laser Institute, San Francisco, California

Naissan O. Wesley, MD

Clinical Instructor, David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, University of California Los Angeles