Seborrheic Keratosis doctor won't remove

Sorry to hear that grannyactivist. Sometimes I feel a twinge of pain in it apart from the itching. I might try asking the chemist if the spray is available to buy. I've seen stuff on Amazon but you hear of such horror stories of people buying medications etc. that turn out to be nothing of the sort.

I have one that’s actually much bigger. Some years ago my GP offered to remove it and I declined as I felt it wasn’t necessary. It’s now grown so big that it occasionally catches on my clothing and is the size of a 50p coin, but you’re correct, it’s no longer a procedure that the NHS carries out.

I have had several small tumours removed though and one of them became infected and has left me with a sizeable scar that had to be packed and dressed every day for several weeks!!

There are a few procedures they refuse to do now all to do with costs. Ear syringing is another as mentioned in another post. Also I had a lot of UTI's and always took a sample with me when I went to see the doctor about it but they told me that they have stopped testing unless they ask for one. I might have to go back and see the doctor again. That's if I can get an appointment. No appts at my surgery till the end of next month.

I can well understand why you want this growth removed. What reason has your doctor given for his / her refusal ? I have no personal experience of this but I do sympathize. All I can suggest is that you keep speaking to your doctor about this . You say it is itchy , make the most if that and make it clear how uncomfortable it is - exagerate if necessary!!!! He/ she may be relying on the idea that it should not be removed simply for cosmetic reasons. In which case you might persuade him/ her by insisting how uncomfortable it is. I wish you good luck.