Can barnacles grow on human skin?

Jeanine Downie, author of Beautiful Skin of Color: A Comprehensive Guide to Asian, Olive, And Dark Skin, said that skin barnacles or Seborrheic Keratosis is totally benign, and can easily be removed. Two volunteers from Dr. Oz’s audience put on some numbing cream to numb the area before trying the following two methods for removing their skin barnacles. read more

The term barnacle refers to a condition known as seborrheic keratosis, where large, benign spots and mole-like growths appear on the body. Usually the result of genetics and old age, there is no way to prevent these dark spots from appearing on your skin as you advance in age. read more

Barnacles of Aging: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment, Liquid Nitrogen Therapy. Seborrheic keratoses is the medical name for Barnacles of Aging. These are harmless spots and skin growth that occur in adult life. Its association with aging resulted in its name. Women are particularly concerned since they hate the appearance of these skin growths. read more