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Keratisis Follicularis

November 4, 2011

Keratitis Follicularis is a type of keratosis which is also commonly referred to as Darier’s disease. This disease is characterized by patches on the skin that are dark and crusty and sometimes contain pus. These patches are also referred to as keratosis folicularis, keratotic papules or dyskeratosis follicularis. This condition may be confused by the [...]

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Keratosis Information: Porokeratosis Treatment

October 9, 2011

Keratosis Information: Porokeratosis Treatment There are very many methods that are known and have been implemented by doctors in porokeratosis treatment. It is clear that exposure to the sun’s rays, phototherapy and organ transplants are some major causes of keratosis. Patients undergoing Porokeratosis treatment are advised to limit their exposure to sunlight since it is [...]

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Actinic Keratosis

October 8, 2011

Actinic keratosis are lesions that occur on the skin due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light. It usually occurs among people who are constantly exposed to sunlight for prolonged periods of time. This is because sunlight is the most common source of ultraviolet light. Actinic keratosis are the earliest lesions that are identifiable that can [...]

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Actinic Keratosis Pictures

October 6, 2011

Actinic keratosis is commonly referred to solar keratosis or senile keratosis. This type of keratosis is common among people who are exposed to the sun for prolonged durations. The condition is caused by over-exposure to the ultraviolet spectrum of light which is most abundant in sunlight. Actinic keratosis has the highest probability of developing into [...]

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Keratosis Pilaris Alba

October 5, 2011

Keratosis pilaris is a condition of the skin that forms small clusters of rough bumps. This is usually due to accumulation of dead skin on the surface. Keratosis is a localized condition and mostly appears on the outer part of the upper arm. It is also known to occur on the hands, thighs, buttocks legs [...]

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Keratosis Treatment

September 30, 2011

Keratosis is a skin disorder that is caused by growth of keratin on the skin. The growth of keratin is a result of overproduction of the protein which is essential for the production of hair and nails. Keratin is produced by special cells known as keratinocytes which are found in the skin. This explains why [...]

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Keratosis Treatment

September 15, 2011

Keratosis is a skin disorder that is caused by growth of keratin on the skin. The growth of keratin is a result of overproduction of the protein which is essential for the production of hair and nails. Keratin is produced by special cells known as keratinocytes which are found in the skin. This explains why [...]

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Keratosis Treatment

September 8, 2011

Keratosis is a skin disorder that is characterized by overproduction of keratin. This means that there is a problem with the cells that produce keratin, a protein component of hair and nails. The cells that produce keratin are called keratinocytes.   There are several keratosis treatments. Hydrogen peroxide is on of them and is used [...]

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Your Child, The Sun And Actinic Keratosis

June 27, 2011

Actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin disease characterized by dry, rough, scaly patches of skin on the body, face, scalp and/or lips. An outgrowth of prolonged exposure to the sun or UV light , actinic keratosis tends to be slow growing and generally do not appear until after 40 years of age. This being said, [...]

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Protect Your Children From Actinic Keratosis

June 19, 2011

Protecting Your Children From Actinic Keratosis: One in six people now suffer from sun expose also known as sunburn. Ultraviolet rays are hidden forms of radiation which enter into your skin and cause damage to your skin cells. Because a child’s skin is quite sensitive unlike an adult’s, it is very important that the child’s [...]

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