Keratoacanthomas are thought to be a type of squamous cell skin cancer. They typically have a crater-like appearance with a slightly elevated lesion and a thick crust. Keratoacanthomas often have a thick layer of scale. Typical to keratoacanthomas, this lesion is red and inflamed at the base. This image displays a cup-like shape with a thick "plug" of scaly skin typical of keratoacanthomas. This image displays a keratoacanthoma on an elbow. This image displays a close-up of a keratoacanthoma. This image displays a keratoacanthoma, a form of skin cancer, that needs a biopsy by a dermatologist and full removal. A keratoacanthoma appears on sun-damaged skin and typically has a red, firm base and central crust-like “plug.” This image displays a typical keratoacanthoma in front of the top of the ear. This image displays a lesion with a thick, scaly crust typical of keratoacanthoma. This image displays a keratoacanthoma on the lip. This image displays a keratoacanthoma.
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Keratoacanthomas are thought to be a type of squamous cell skin cancer. They typically have a crater-like appearance with a slightly elevated lesion and a thick crust.
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Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1675-1676, 2326, 2328. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp.741-743, 760. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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