Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition in which a protein in the skin called keratin forms hard plugs within hair follicles.
Keratosis pilaris is harmless (
In mild cases, small bumps, similar in appearance to "goose bumps," are found on the backs of the...
Read moreActinic Keratosis (AK), also called Solar Keratosis, is a pre-cancerous, pre-malignant rough spot on the skin. It is usually between 2 and... Read more »
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Keratosis obturans is the build up of extra skin cells and flakey skin in the ear canal. It may be associated with pain or mild hearing loss. ... Read more »
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Actinic keratosis is a small, rough, raised area found on skin that has been exposed to the sun over a long period of time.Over many years, some... Read more »
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Solar keratosis; Sun-induced skin changes - keratosis; Keratosis - actinic (solar)SymptomsActinic keratosis is usually found on the face, scalp, back... Read more »
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Solar keratosis; Sun-induced skin changes - keratosis; Keratosis - actinic (solar)TreatmentBecause about 5% of actinic keratoses go on to develop... Read more »