Are located on the face, chest, shoulders, back, or other areas
Are yellow, brown, black, or other colors
Have a slightly elevated, flat surface
May have a rough or wart-like texture
Often may have waxy surface
Have a round-to-oval shape
May have "pasted-on" appearance
May be single, but are usually multiple growths
Signs and tests:
Diagnosis is based primarily on the appearance of the growths. A skin lesion biopsy may be used to confirm the diagnosis.
Review Date: 10/29/2004
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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