Can Seborrheic Dermatitis Be a New Patch that Doesn’t Itch or Flake?
Have a new “growth” on your face that doesn’t itch or flake and gets bigger every few days? Is it seborrheic dermatitis or something else? […]
Can Actinic Keratosis Be Yellow & Resemble Seborrheic Dermatitis?
That patch of yellowish overgrowth of skin that you think has been seborrheic dermatitis all this time may actually be actinic keratosis, a precancerous lesion. […]
Edge of Longstanding Mole Is Coming Away from Skin: Melanoma?
The mole has been there since you could remember, when suddenly an edge of it has started to come away from the skin. […]
Freezing Seborrheic Keratosis: How Long Before It Falls Off?
How long does it take for a seborrheic keratosis to fall off after getting sprayed with liquid nitrogen, also known as freezing or cryosurgery? A seborrheic keratosis is a benign skin barnacle. They typically begin [...]
Why Dandruff Shampoo Stops Working for Seborrheic Dermatitis
Have you noticed that lately, your dandruff shampoo has lost its effectiveness against your seborrheic dermatitis? For example, you have flare-ups on your nose and the skin between your eyebrows and eyelids. [...]
How Fast Can a Seborrheic Keratosis Grow?
The sometimes rapidly changing growth of a seborrheic keratosis can fool people into thinking they have a melanoma. But not all seborrheic keratoses grow quickly. […]
How a Doctor Mistakes Melanoma for Seborrheic Keratosis
Which is it? Has a doctor recently told you “It’s a seborrheic keratosis” and you’re still scared it’s a melanoma? Here’s what you should do. A melanoma can sometimes be mistaken for a [...]
Loosened Mole Looks Like It Can Be Flicked Off
Is a loosened mole that looks like it can be flicked off melanoma or benign? “This could be a true ‘mole,’ which means it is made of melanocytes, or it could be a vascular growth [...]
What REALLY Happens when a Mole “Appears” Overnight
So you’ve discovered a “new” mole that has appeared overnight; however, things aren’t always as they seem. “There really isn't such a thing,” says Gary Goldenberg, MD, of Goldenberg Dermatology, and assistant professor of dermatology and pathology [...]
Half of Mole Suddenly Falls Off, Bleeds
Has half or part of one of your moles suddenly fallen off and has bled? Are you afraid this is melanoma? “When half of a ‘mole’ suddenly falls off and bleeds, it usually is not a [...]
Sun Spots on Skin vs. Age Spots
Is a sun spot actually an age spot or what? And don't assume that only "old" people get age spots; they can begin in middle age. “Sun spots and age spots are the same thing, [...]
Flat Mole Rapidly Rises to Pencil Eraser Height
Should you panic and fear melanoma if a flat mole quickly becomes elevated to pencil eraser height? I read in a skin care forum of a woman who was very worried about melanoma because one [...]
Scabby Dry Mole: Possible Melanoma or Benign?
A dermatologist answers if it’s possible for a scabby dry mole to be normal, or is this most likely a sign of melanoma? “A scabby, dry mole can really be any number of things, including [...]
When Should You Stop Getting New Moles?
Over age 40 and noticing what appear to be new moles growing on your skin? “People in the 40-50 age bracket may begin to get scary looking pigmented growths called seborrheic keratoses — which are [...]
Can Seborrheic Keratosis Turn into Skin Cancer?
Seborrheic keratoses can look like melanoma, the deadly skin cancer. These benign lesions can come in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes, and can raise concern if you just happen to discover one or a [...]
Are Purple Moles Normal or Possible Cancer?
Do you have a purple mole? If so, are you worried that your mole has cancer because it's purple? "The color of a mole may vary within normal ranges, and purple color may not necessarily [...]