What is Senile warts?

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Indexed  July 13, 2011

Senile warts is actually a bit of a nic-name. This condition is actually called Seborrheic keratosis and is a non-cancerous benign skin growth that originates in keratinocytes (the predominant cell type in the epidermis). Like liver spots, Seborrheic keratoses are seen more often as people age, but people can experience this at any  age. The cause of Seborrheic keratosis is unclear. Because they are common on sun-exposed areas such as the back, arms, face, and neck, ultraviolet light may play a role, as may genetics. A mutation of a gene coding for a certain growth factor receptor has also been associated with the condition. When correctly diagnosed, no treatment is usually necessary and the matter becomes one of a concern for cosmetic appearance rather than medical need, although there is a small risk of localized infection  caused by picking at the lesions if this occurs, or if a growth becomes excessively itchy or is irritated by clothing or jewelry it may need removing   See the complete post here