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What Causes Skin Lesions Like Spot On Face?

I have a cauliflower looking spot on my face that sometimes get dry and scale and it s been there for about a month. I wash my face with dove soap and I ve put bacatracin ointment on it but it hasn t helped. What is it and what can i do to get rid of it?
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Brief answer - Seborrheic Keratosis

Detailed answer - As per your query you have cauliflower like spots on face which is mainly seborrheic keratosis a type of skin growth which looks like wart. It occurs because of excessive dryness at times due to excessive sun exposure.

Need not to worry about it as it is harmless and nor dangerous as such and gets resolved its own. If its really troubling you visit dermatologist once. Go for biopsy to rule out any malignant lesion.

Cryosurgery and electrocautery are best treatment options to remove this growth with the help of liquid nitrogen. Laser therapy is another treatment option which is very effective and painless.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Skin Lesions Like Spot On Face?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Brief answer - Seborrheic Keratosis Detailed answer - As per your query you have cauliflower like spots on face which is mainly seborrheic keratosis a type of skin growth which looks like wart. It occurs because of excessive dryness at times due to excessive sun exposure. Need not to worry about it as it is harmless and nor dangerous as such and gets resolved its own. If its really troubling you visit dermatologist once. Go for biopsy to rule out any malignant lesion. Cryosurgery and electrocautery are best treatment options to remove this growth with the help of liquid nitrogen. Laser therapy is another treatment option which is very effective and painless. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari