Dermatologist looking at a spot on the arm of a senior woman Photo Credit Paul/F1online/Getty Images. 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.ermatologist looking at a spot on the arm of a senior woman Photo Credit Paul/F1online/Getty Images. The term barnacle refers to a condition known as seborrheic keratosis, where large, benign spots and mole-like growths appear on the body.
Microsoft's big earnings beat is because of one business that is exploding (MSFT)
The Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank reports earnings on Jan. 19. Image credit: iStock/Thinkstock. When Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) reports earnings next Tuesday, analysts and commentators will be on the lookout for one thing in particular, beyond profitability: evidence that higher interest rates are boosting the bank's top and bottom lines.