Seborrheic keratosis
A common skin disorder that is characterized by benign, painless, often wart-like skin lesions that appear to be ‘stuck on.’ The raised spots are usually yellow or brown. Treatment, if warranted, involves surgical or cryo-surgical removal. Also known as seborrheic warts and verruca.
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