What is keratoacanthoma?

Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a rapidly growing skin cancer usually appearing as a volcano-like bump on the sun-exposed skin of middle-aged and elderly individuals. This skin condition is commonly seen in elderly light skinned people with a history of sun exposure.

How do members experience keratoacanthoma?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with keratoacanthoma*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for keratoacanthoma*

Who has keratoacanthoma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 0
50s 0
60s 2
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 4