Wart Like Growth on leg (calf)

[simplyg123]

I have a growth on my leg. Looks like a wart. Its about the size of a navy bean, and it has a rough crusty like texture. Research leans me towards a seborrheic keratosis. I really cant afford to go see a doctor. Can you help me?

[Arti Sharma, M.D.]

Hello,
Warts are unusual on the leg. The closest differential of wart like growths on the leg is seborrheic keratosis.It is a benign form of skin tumour.The cause is unknown. Treatment is usually not needed unless the growths become irritated or are unsightly. Surgery or Cryotherapy is the treatment option for this condition. Recurrence may occur in future. It is best to get it examined by a dermatologist. A melanoma may closely resemble seborrheic keratoses.Only clinical examination can confirm the diagnosis.Do keep us posted.
Take care and kind regards!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be a wart or some benign growth like seborrheic keratosis but clear cell acanthoma is one possibility which presents on the calf and should be ruled out. You should get it checked from a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.