Seborrheic Keratosis: Electrocautery TreatmentCurrent as of: October 5, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Amy McMichael, MD - Dermatology |
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Seborrheic Keratosis: Electrocautery TreatmentTopic OverviewElectrocautery is the use of a low-voltage electrical charge to burn off a growth. The electrical charge travels through the tip of a needle to the growth. It can be an effective way to remove a seborrheic keratosis . But it is not effective for removing large numbers of keratoses. This procedure usually can be done in your doctor's office. An injection of a numbing medicine ( local anesthetic ) should help control pain. Healing usually takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the size of the treated area. Electrocautery can leave a scar and may permanently lighten dark skin. Related InformationCredits
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Current as of: October 5, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Amy McMichael, MD - Dermatology |
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