How to Find Natural Treatment for Seborrheic Keratosis

Seborrheic keratosis is a noncancerous growth on the skin that occurs as people start to age. This condition has a wartlike appearance, and the spots are yellow, brown, black or tan, according to the Mayo Clinic. Although the cause of this condition isn’t understood well by the medical community, there may be a genetic link. Traditional treatments for this condition (which aren’t typically covered by insurance) include: freezing, cryosurgery and using electrical currents to burn the area away. However, there are alternative treatments for this condition as well.

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Instructions

1. Check out Hydrogen Peroxide Treatments. Using a hydrogen peroxide concentration of 23 to 80 percent may help reduce the appearance of seborrheic keratosis spots, according to the Essential Day Spa. Apply hydrogen peroxide directly to the affected area periodically to fade away the spots.

2. Check out Glycolic Acid Solution. Purchase a 30 percent glycolic acid solution, which can be found at your local drug store. Put the solution in a spray bottle and spray the affected area daily. Once the solution is applied, avoid washing the area for several hours. Although this treatment may sting a little, the appearance of the impurities should be better within several days, according to the Essential Day Spa.

3. Consider Other Treatments. If you have small areas of skin affected by seborrheic keratosis, microdermabrasion may help reduce the appearance. Peels, which are available at most spas, may also help slough off skin cells and reduce the appearance of the affected area.
   
   Also, talk with your doctor about the benefits of vitamin D derivatives such as Dovonex (these supplements are commonly used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis). According to Audrey Kunin, M.D., and founder of dermatology website DERMAdoctor, researchers at the Yamaguchi University School of Medicine found that vitamin D derivatives may cause seborrheic keratosis to crust over and fall off.