Keratosis pilaris

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Causes, incidence, and risk factors
• Symptoms
• Signs and tests
• Treatment
• Expectations (prognosis)
• Calling your health care provider

Illustrations Keratosis pilaris on the cheek Keratosis pilaris rubra faceii Keratosis pilaris rubra faceii HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition 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 benign, self-limiting, and often disappears with age. It is more common in patients who tend to have very dry skin, or who have atopic dermatitis (eczema). - 0 Comments

Keratosis pilaris on the cheek

Sep 04, 2008 - Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Keratosis pilaris occurs most commonly during childhood and produces small, rough spots (papules) that are typically skin-colored. They usually appear over the outer surface of the upper arms and thighs, but may also occur elsewhere on the body. Dry skin (especially during winter months) makes the condition worse. - 0 Comments

Keratosis pilaris rubra faceii

Sep 04, 2008 - Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Keratosis pilaris rubra faceii is characterized by redness (erythema) and the presence of rough bumps (follicular spines) which may begin at birth, or during childhood or adolescence. Review Date: 2/5/2008 Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. - 0 Comments

Keratosis pilaris rubra faceii

Sep 04, 2008 - Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Keratosis pilaris rubra faceii is characterized by redness (erythema) and the presence of rough bumpiness (follicular spines) which may begin at birth or during childhood or adolescence. Review Date: 2/5/2008 Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. - 0 Comments

Keratosis pilaris - close-up

Sep 04, 2008 - Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Keratosis pilaris is seen most commonly during childhood and presents as small, rough, raised lesions (papules). These papules are described as "spiny and keratotic" and are typically skin colored. The papules are usually found on the outer surface of the upper arms and thighs, although it may occur elsewhere on the body. - 0 Comments

Eczema

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Causes, incidence, and risk factors
• Symptoms
• Signs and tests
• Treatment
• Expectations (prognosis)
• Complications
• Calling your health care provider
• Prevention
• References

Illustrations Keratosis pilaris - close-up Atopic dermatitis Atopy on the ankles Dermatitis, atopic on the arms Dermatitis, atopic in an infant Hyperlinearity in atopic dermatitis, on the palm Eczema, atopic - close-up Dermatitis, atopic on a young girl's face Keratosis pilaris on the cheek Dermatitis, atopic on the legs Hyperlinearity in atopic dermatitis HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis. Alternative Names Infantile eczema; Atopic dermatitis; Dermatitis - atopic Causes, incidence, and risk factors Eczema is due to a hypersensitivity reaction (similar to an allergy) in the skin, which leads to long-term inflammation. - 0 Comments

Ichthyosis vulgaris

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Causes, incidence, and risk factors
• Symptoms
• Signs and tests
• Treatment
• Expectations (prognosis)
• Complications
• Calling your health care provider
• Prevention

Illustrations Skin layers HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common skin disorder passed down through families that leads to dry, scaly skin. Alternative Names Common ichthyosis; Fish scale disease Causes, incidence, and risk factors Ichthyosis vulgaris is one of the most common of the inherited skin disorders. It may begin in early childhood, before age 4. - 0 Comments