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eMediNexus 06 January 2023
Seborrheic keratoses (SKs) are benign epidermal neoplasms occurring as waxy, brown-to-black papules and plaques. Patients frequently opt for removal due to cosmetic reasons or irritation. The present study assessed the efficacy and safety of topical treatments for SKs. It retrieved studies involving any topical medication indicated for SK removal from Embase, Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane.
The study found-
The study results illustrate the viable and safe treatment of SK with topical therapies; however, there remains a need for topical treatments that reliably equate or exceed the efficacy of current first-line therapies.
Natarelli N, Krenitsky A, Hennessy K, Moore S, Grichnik J. Efficacy and safety of topical treatments for seborrheic keratoses: a systematic review. Journal of Dermatological Treatment. 2022. DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2022.2133532
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