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Seborrheic Keratosis and Skin Tag Treatments
*Seborrheic keratosis and skin tag removal is a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by OHIP. These treatments no longer require a referral from a physician.SEBORRHEIC KERATOSIS (SK) is a benign growth of dead skin cells- they can look a bit like a wart. Sometimes they can be exceptionally itchy, dry and can look flat or thick and vary from beige to brown. Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen) or Electrodessication are the preferred methods of treatment.
There are two options for removal
1. Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy (LN2) involves spraying each lesion with liquid nitrogen. This treatment will burn for 10-15 minutes after treatment. Later that same day area(s) treated may potentially blister. Regardless, all lesions will dry and form a crust that should fall off between 2-4 weeks (in some cases up to 8 weeks) A follow up is recommended at 8 weeks to ensure full clearance. Everyone heals differently and there is no way to guarantee if you will have a residual mark. SK's are considered chronic and may need periodic maintenance. laser options to help improve scarred tissue if that occurs and you are concerned.
2. Electrodessication
See Skin tag removal for procedure desription. This procedure is often performed by one of Dr. Lyne Giroux's nurse technicians at the Sudbury Skin Clinique. Staff are extensively trained on site and have years of experience.
Skin Tag Removal
Skin tags can be annoying, but we can help! After examination, Dr. Giroux's nurse technicians will define the best treatment program for your situation. This will most likely be snip/electrodesiccation of the skin tag(s). Topical and/or local anesthetic is used so that your experience will be comfortable.
Electrodessication (ED) is a small device with a low level electric current in it that gently burns the base of the skin tag off the surface of the skin, leaving a flat pink area that heals in a week or two, larger areas may require more time to heal. The patient is usually numbed with topical ointment or injection of lidocaine before treatment. It is beneficial to keep all areas treated covered with Vaseline to keep them moist and reduce itching. This procedure is generally done at the Sudbury Skin Clinique by Dr. Giroux's nurse technicians.