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Keratosis Seborrheica - Seborrheic Keratosis
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
The healthcare provider can diagnose most growths of seborrheic keratosis by careful examination with a bright flashlight and magnifying lens. Some seborrheic keratoses may be very dark and could be confused with melanoma, a type of skin cancer. The provider may take a skin biopsy of these areas to make sure there is no evidence of cancer.