Seborrheic Keratoses

Definition

Seborrheic keratoses alternaive name is barnacles of aging. Seborrheic keratoses are non-cancerous growths of the outer layer of skin. There may be just one growth, or many which occur in clusters. Barnacles of aging are generally harmless spots that appear during the adult life. It is so called because of its association with aging. The features of barnacles of aging is their waxy look. They look like a dab of warm brown candle wax that has dropped onto the skin. Barnacles of Aging has varying degrees of pigmentation and are usually brown in color, but can vary in color from light tan to black.

They vary in size from a fraction of an inch in diameter to larger than a half-dollar. It may appear on both covered and uncovered parts of the body.Seborrheic Keratoses is not a contagious disease and is not easily spread from one person to other.

Causes of Seborrheic Keratoses

Almost everybody will eventually develop at least a few of these growths after the age of 50. They are sometimes referred to as barnacles of old age. These become more common and more numerous with advancing age. Some of the most common Causes of Barnacles such as includes:-

• They are caused by abnormal increase of melanin in the epidermal layers of the skin.
• Sometimes seborrheic keratoses may erupt during pregnancy, following estrogen therapy, or in association with other medical problems.
• The binding mortar in the upper layers of the skin becomes thinner. The deeper layers of collagen and elastin that make the skin flexible become less. The skin then gets wrinkled and spots start appearing. Aging plays a major role.
• Person's exposed to lot of Ultra Violet Radiations, develop barnacles of aging very easily.
• Heredity: Another main cause of Seborrheic Keratoses is a family history of barnacles of aging.

Symptoms of Barnacles of Aging

The Possible and Important Symptoms of Seborrheic Keratoses such as inlcudes:-

• In some chronic conditions it may lead to blurred vision.
• The skin will get thick and rashy type.
• Tenderness also present in the area of swelling.
• The pain in the eye or eyelid may be due to the barnacles of aging.
• Swelling of the eyelid.
• Feeling of discomfort, due to skin infection may also be there.
• The watering in the affected eye may occur in barnacles of aging.
• The occurrence of wrinkles on the skin are common in this case.

Treatment of Seborrheic Keratoses

Some most common Treatments of barnacles of aging such as includes:-

• Liquid Nitrogen: It is a cold liquefied gas that is sprayed on the skin with a spray gun. The treatment is repeated three times.
• The unwanted growth of skin are removed by "curetting," or scraping them from the surface of the skin. To numb the affected area, an injection or spray is first used. No stitches are necessary, and bleeding is very limited.
• Electro surgery is another effective method used for the treatment of barnacles of aging. The growth is first numbed, then burned using an electric current, and scraped off.
• A healthy low-fat, high fibre diet containing plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables are beneficial for the treatment of Barnacles of Aging.
• Lemon and Water - you should take 1 fresh lemon and squeeze it into one cup of water and also add a pinch of cayenne. This cup of water should be taken at least 3 times a day. It will also help you to melt away the cellulite.
• Always massage a cellulite cream thoroughly with your fingertips. It makes them double effective. Remember, the massaging action is more important than the cellulite cream.