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Irritated Seborrheic Kerotosis - neck

Irritated Seborrheic Kerotosis - neck

Overview

This irritated seborrheic keratosis may easily be mistaken for a nevus. It is irritated, and erythematous. Treatment with liquid nitrogen is recommended.

Review Date 11/18/2022

Updated by: Elika Hoss, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.