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What Is Hyperkeratosis?
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition in which a protein in the skin called keratin forms hard plugs within hair follicles.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Keratosis pilaris is harmless (
In mild cases, small bumps, similar in appearance to "goose bumps," are found on the backs of the...
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Actinic Keratosis
Actinic 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
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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 »
Actinic keratosis
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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 »
Actinic keratosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Solar keratosis; Sun-induced skin changes - keratosis; Keratosis - actinic (solar)SymptomsActinic keratosis is usually found on the face, scalp, back... Read more »
Actinic keratosis
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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 »
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