Since the lesions are benign, the required temperature of the lesion should reach 25 C. Depending on the thickness of the lesion, two-freeze cycles of 15 seconds are usually required. The lesions fall off in a few days, if not successful, liquid nitrogen therapy may be repeated. Curettage Stucco keratosis can be removed by curettage. Lesions can be removed by gentle scraping. Once the lesion is removed topical antibiotic can be applied.
Stucco keratosis is a benign lesion that can be removed by curettage or cryotherapy.
No other medical care is required. No medical therapy is required. Patients can be informed that the lesions are not cancerous. Lesions that do not scrape off easily or have unusual colors should be biopsied if the clinical diagnosis is not clear. Squamous cell carcinomas and possibly melanomas can look like stucco keratosis.