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What Causes Recurrent Seborrhoeic Keratosis On Labia?

Hi, about four years ago I had some lesions excised from my vulva (labia minora). They turned out to be seborrhoeic keratoses and I was discharged. They have appeared again in the same area, coloured darkish brown, they are completely flat and painless with no swelling, redness, itching, in fact I only checked as I was looking at the scar from my previous surgery. Is it normal for SK to come back? I don t particularly want to go through the operation again if they are okay to leave. I am caucasian, aged 46. Not sure how long they have been present as I rarely check the area, there are no lesions on the labia majora
posted on Sun, 15 Nov 2015
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Hi,

Gentle exfoliation of the skin can help get rid of ingrown hairs. Sebaceous cysts are caused by a blocked sebaceous gland (oil gland in the skin). They commonly occur in the vulva and appear as a small, hard lump, which is generally painless. Sebaceous cysts do not require treatment unless they cause discomfort.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Recurrent Seborrhoeic Keratosis On Labia?

Hi, Gentle exfoliation of the skin can help get rid of ingrown hairs. Sebaceous cysts are caused by a blocked sebaceous gland (oil gland in the skin). They commonly occur in the vulva and appear as a small, hard lump, which is generally painless. Sebaceous cysts do not require treatment unless they cause discomfort. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician