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Condylomata Acuminata<br />

Condyloma Acuminata<br />

•<strong>Treatment</strong><br />

– Cryosurgery<br />

–Imiquimod 5% cream<br />

– TCA<br />

– Electrodessication<br />

–Laser<br />

– Pod<strong>of</strong>ilox<br />

©Wright, 2010<br />

©Wright, 2010<br />

Seborrheic Keratoses<br />

• Most common benign skin lesion<br />

• Unknown origin<br />

•No potential for malignancy<br />

• Characteristics<br />

– Smooth surface with tiny round, embedded<br />

pearls<br />

– May be rough, dry <strong>and</strong> cracked<br />

– Appear stuck on the surface<br />

©Wright, 2010<br />

Seborrheic Keratoses<br />

©Wright, 2010<br />

Seborrheic Keratosis<br />

Can Mimic a Malignant Melanoma<br />

©Wright, 2010<br />

©Wright, 2010<br />

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