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Seborrheic karatosis is a skin condition where a benign growth starts to appear. They seem to be seen more as people age. They are not cancerous but can resemble melanoma skin cancer. They can also take the form of a wart like appearance but they have no viral origins.

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Q: What type of condition is Seborrheic Keratosis?
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