Seborrhoeic warts

Seborrhoeic warts are a benign skin lesion that occurs in more than 90% of people over the age of 60. Seborrhoeic warts can appear anywhere on the body, although they are usually located on the trunk, upper extremities, face (including the eyelids), and scalp.

Seborrhoeic warts do not cause pain, itching or burning. However, they can be a serious aesthetic problem, especially when located on the face and eyelids.

Seborrhoeic warts have a varied appearance:

flat or convex lump that is well demarcated from healthy skin and appears to be stuck to the skin’s surface,
1 mm to several centimeters in diameter,
yellow, gray, light brown, dark brown, black or multicolored,
surface smooth, waxy or papillose,
occur singly or in groups in specific locations on the body, e.g. on the scalp, under the breasts, along the spine, in the groin.

Causes of seborrhoeic warts on the skin

It is not known why seborrhoeic warts appear with skin aging. Although they are referred to as "seborrhoeic" they do not arise from the sebaceous glands, nor are they associated with sebum. Seborrhoeic warts are known to occur in greater numbers on the skin as the years go by, and the following factors promote their formation:

sunburn or dermatitis,
rubbing the skin can cause lumps to appear in the folds,
appearance of lentigines on the skin,
genetic predisposition,
epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors (used to treat cancer).

Diagnosis of seborrhoeic warts

Although seborrhoeic warts do not require treatment, it is a good idea to consult a dermatologist about the skin lesion due to the fact that:

Seborrhoeic warts often look like one type of skin cancer,
Skin cancer can develop within a seborrhoeic warts.

The physician will make the correct diagnosis of the skin lesion by performing a dermatoscopy or biopsy with histopathological examination.

Treatment of seborrhoeic warts

The unsightly appearance of seborrhoeic warts on the skin can cause great discomfort to the Patient. Sometimes protruding lumps attach to clothing or jewelry causing soreness and skin irritation. In such situations, it is recommended to remove the troublesome lesions.

Methods used to remove seborrhoeic warts include:

ablative laser surgery,
cryotherapy,
curettage and/or electrocoagulation.

Both cryotherapy and curettage or electrocoagulation carry the risk of leaving an unsightly scar on the skin.

Removal of seborrhoeic warts with laser

An effective method that does not leave scars on the skin is laser therapy, which we successfully use in the Zakrzewscy Clinic.

In our Clinic, the procedure to remove seborrhoeic warts is always preceded by a professional dermatological consultation to assess the nature of skin lesion and discuss with the Patient the course of treatment.

For the removal of seborrhoeic warts, we use the modern Alma Pixel CO2 laser, which guarantees 100% effectiveness and safety of the treatment.

Innovative solutions of Alma Pixel CO2 laser allow to remove even extensive skin lesions without violating healthy tissues. The precision of this device allows for the removal of unsightly papules also from those skin areas that require delicate treatment, which directly translates into high treatment efficacy while minimizing the time needed for healing and convalescence.

Advantages of using laser in the therapy of seborrhoeic warts in Zakrzewscy Clinic:

5 minutes – that’s how long it usually takes to remove bothersome lumps from the skin,
Immediate, positive results of the treatment,
The treatment is very precise and gentle, which significantly reduces the recovery period,
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, making it painless and safe for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases,
The use of local anesthesia means that the Patients can eat and drink before the procedure and immediately return to their daily activities afterwards,
The procedure does not cause side effects in the form of scars or pain. There is no need for pain pills,
After the procedure, the Patients continue to be under the care of the Clinic, and their condition is monitored according to an individually adapted health monitoring schedule.

More about treatment with Alma Pixel CO2 laser in our Zakrzewscy Clinic you will find on our website.

Check out the offer of Zakrzewscy Clinic in the scope of seborrhoeic warts removal. In our offer you can also find treatments aimed at removing warts, xanthelasma, pinheads, fibromas, symptoms of molluscum contagiosum and condylomas.

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