There are several types of keratosis. In my case, it's a result of excessive exposure to sunlight - a precursor to skin cancer. Because I've had several very nasty skin cancers, my doctor (a GP in a Skin Cancer clinic) keeps a very close watch on my actinic keratosis. From time to time he freeze-burns off some of the worst lesions for purely cosmetic reasons. I know of no herbal treatment for it, however I use Aloe Vera gel (fresh from the plant) as a moisturiser, which helps a little to reduce the flakiness.

Tobey is really quite the special partner, He is so considerate and sensitive and so in tune with me. He knows me so well, and is my rock. He loves shopping and when I am a bit down, he knows exactly how to perk me up. He takes me shopping nd out to eat. LOL When he gets down, I know what makes him happy....a back rub and a steak dinner. His cancer is on the side of his face. But with lots of prayer, I believe it will be fine,

Schoolhouse it may be something else. However, I had a tiny little spot on my upper arm in my 30's and my then dermatologist said it's nothing, don't worry about it and refused to remove it. Well after two years I finally went to see another dermatologist who said the same thing, but also said if it bothers you let's take it off. She did and sent it to the lab. Well it was Basal Cell Carcinoma, an atypical presentation. She explained that Basal Cell is really not dangerous, but more like a warning sign that I need to have a skin check every year and use lots of sun protection. That is why I would never except a wait of several months before a doctor examines any change in my skin that I did not recognize. I know a seborrheic keratoses when I see one. They come in many different colors, sizes, and textures, yet are all very similar.

I've been taking Meloxicam as needed for years. DH has taken it for his knee now. I think it is great, but I take it only when I need it. I take Aleve for a minor need and save Meloxicam for times I need more and especially when I want that 24 hr continuity. I think that consistent relief can really help more than a shorter term med since I tend to forget to take another dose until I'm really hurting again -- you get into that yo-yo of pain that makes it harder to make any real improvement. When I do take the Meloxicam, it is usually only 1 or 2 days and very rarely more than a week. You don't want to take more of any NSAID than you really need, but I don't hesitate to take it when I need it. Saw your question about taking it daily -- it is a once a day and when you start it, you may need to take it everyday for a few days or more to get the relief you need so that you can stop taking it for a while. Like hcbm said -- you don't want to let pain get too far out in front of you or keep coming back at you because it gets harder to bring it back under control if it gets away from you. But if you only need to take it once and can go without it for days or a week or more, you don't need to take it every day. If you skip a day and need to take it again, try taking it a few days in a row. You wind up figuring out your own rhythm and how to read what your body needs.