Treatment Options For Seborrheic Keratosis

Ablation

The growths from seborrheic keratosis can also be vaporized with the use of special lasers. These lasers can be within the visible light range, or they may use infrared light. When using laser ablation, the physician must direct the light precisely to the growth to avoid damaging surrounding tissue. In order to do this, a special pigment is often applied to the growth to draw the light properties of the laser. The laser uses light, pulse, and heat to destroy the growth. Ice may be applied to the area where the growth was following surgery to cool the area. After treatment, the bump may crust over and fall off after a few days.