Which of the following is NOT seborrheic keratosis?
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Seborrhoeic keratosis is classically a benign warty or waxy plaque/ papule that appears during adult life as a common sign of aging skin. It is estimated that >90% of adults over 60 years old have them. They may arise on any area of skin with the exception of palms and soles and mucous membranes.
Melanoma is serious type of skin cancer, in which there is uncontrolled growth of melanocytes (pigment cells). Melanomas generally have characteristics as described in the ABCD+EFG criteria.
