The most common benign tumors of old age, present in as many as 90% of people older than 65 and increasing in number with age. They have a variety of appearances and pigmentation and are due to
proliferation of epidermal cells. Although entirely benign, they can be cosmetically unappealing and often
provide a daily reminder of the annoying effects of aging. In fact, they are often referred to as benign
senile verrucae, or senile warts. They also can grow, itch, become irritated, and even infected, especially
from scratching or other mechanical irritation.
proliferation of epidermal cells. Although entirely benign, they can be cosmetically unappealing and often
provide a daily reminder of the annoying effects of aging. In fact, they are often referred to as benign
senile verrucae, or senile warts. They also can grow, itch, become irritated, and even infected, especially
from scratching or other mechanical irritation.