HomeAnswersDermatologyseborrheic keratosisWhat are the lesions on the back of my 65-year-old dad?

What could the lesions on the back of a 65-year-old man be?

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Published At November 10, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My dad is 65 years old and has lesions on his back. I have attached images for your reference. What could these be? He has a normal liver function test although his abdominal ultrasound shows fatty liver grade 2. He also has a normal lipid profile.

Answered by Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have viewed the images attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The dark spots are perhaps seborrheic keratosis which is a benign epidermal skin lesion. They are a part of aging and only of cosmetic concern. If desired, the seborrheic keratosis can be treated with electrofulguration. The white spots are IGH (idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis). The IGH is one of the skin changes seen in aging skins and requires no active intervention. I can also see some scratch marks which are linear excoriations.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

What are those long dark color macules like scratches all over? Are they skin lesions?

Answered by Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

They are seborrheic keratosis lesions which are tan to brown color. They are macules which are slightly raised with a stuck-on appearance.

Regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sushil Kakkar
Dr. Sushil Kakkar

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