Seborrheic keratosis

Seborrheic keratosis is a precancerous skin disease that is benign. It is not for nothing that this disease is called an old age wart in the people, because it arises, indeed, mainly in old age and looks like an enlarged wart in appearance.

The causes of this pathology no doctor is taken to explain. There are only assumptions that these or other factors can start the process of transformation of the surface layer of the epidermis.

Seborrheic keratosis is formed mainly on "worn skin", and therefore, the main etiological factor can be considered old age.

The direct connection between the formation of the precancerous process and increased insolation was not revealed. However, in patients with permanent traumatization of keratocytes (cells of the upper layer of the epidermis), the risk of developing a skin tumor in the future is significantly increased.

Thus, it can be concluded that seborrhoeic keratosis has a "solid foundation" of permanently injured epidermis. This can be the effect of acids and alkalis, soap and powder. Irritating to the skin is also sunlight and cold temperature. High humidity and dry air also negatively affect the external tissues of the body.

How does it look like seborrheic keratosis?

This disease begins with small spots or papules, painted in a pink or slightly brownish color. At this stage, the precancerous disease can not disturb the patient and does not cause fear. Due to the age-specific features of the psyche, people do not seek advice from specialists. Meanwhile, the formation increases in size and acquires a dark rich color. To the touch, the keratotic focus becomes very dense and can reach 2-3 cm in height. This formation grows and it becomes more and more like a wart in appearance.

If you consider the element of keratosis under a magnifying glass or microscope, you can detect small black inclusions, as well as the presence of a large number of cracks. This occurs as a result of the retention of horny masses in the epidermis. Such keratosis tends to malignancy - and here it is already necessary to monitor the patient.

Diagnosis of seborrheic keratosis is not difficult. The diagnosis is based on the clinical picture. Usually the number of elements on the patient's body does not exceed 20 formations. They can be located practically on any site, except mucous membranes, feet and palms. Very rarely keratosis can be seen on the face and neck, much more often on the chest and back.

Education has a wide range of sizes: from the smallest (0.2 cm) to large and giant (3-6 cm).

When patients with a classic clinical picture come to the dermatologist, they are immediately diagnosed with "seborrheic keratosis". Treatment of such a disease is nonspecific - removal of stains and prevention of their growth. It should be noted that the spots "grow" not very quickly, but to remove small formations is much easier than larger ones. Therefore, the doctor must plan his actions even at the stage of a small speck or papule. Unfortunately, patients with already formed large keratogenic formations are more likely to be treated, which need to be removed correctly and quickly.

To do this, you can use a simple technique of treatment with liquid nitrogen. A special tool is placed in the container with this preparation for a while, and then they need to freeze the removed element within 5 seconds. After 3-4 days the spot disappears, and in its place is visible only a section of healthy skin. This is an excellent method of removing keratosis in visible parts of the body: face, neck and hands.

Speaking about precancerous diseases, we can not fail to mention that keratosis of the cervix is one of the most common problems in gynecology. Research is actively carried out in the field of vaccines and serums in the fight against this disease. More and more drugs and biological supplements are being sent to strengthen the female reproductive organs.

However, cases of this disease and its transformation into a malignant tumor process are still recorded in case of untimely and incorrect treatment.