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Follicular Keratosis (Keratosis Pilaris) Tips

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एक चिकनी, स्पष्ट त्वचा और सुंदर रंगत प्राप्त करने के लिए किसी उत्पाद से अपनी त्वचा को धीरे से स्क्रब करना एक्सफोलिएशन कहलाता है। एक्सफोलिएंट, उत्पाद जो आप एक्सफोलिएट करते समय अपनी त्वचा पर लगाते हैं, शारीरिक या रासायनिक रूप से आपकी त्वचा की ऊपरी परत से मृत त्वचा कोशिकाओं को हटाते हैं।

रासायनिक एक्सफोलिएंट्स में अल्फा-हाइड्रॉक्सी एसिड होते हैं जो मृत त्वचा को हटाने के लिए आणविक स्तर पर काम करते हैं। सफल एक्सफोलिएशन की कुंजी कोमल एक्सफोलिएंट्स का उपयोग करना है। कई कृत्रिम एक्सफोलिएंट्स मे...more
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Dermatologist•Hyderabad
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The skin is the largest organ in the body and is one of the five sense organs, helping us with touch. The first outer layer is called the epidermis and the underlying layer is called the dermis. The skin has a protein known as keratin, which protects it from various external toxins and infections.

In some people, due to unknown reasons, there could be pile up of this protein in the deeper layers, producing small bumps, which feel like sandpaper. Literally, the term keratosis pilaris (...more
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Keratosis pilaris

Keratosis pilaris (or chicken skin)
Keratosis pilaris are common skin condition that causes tiny bumps on the skin. The bumps often develops on the back of the arms.
Keratosis pilaris is mainly found on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks.
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Keratosis pilaris can occur at any age, but it s more common in young children. Signs and symptoms include
Painless, red or slight pinkness, tiny bumps, typically on the upper arms, thig...more
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The skin has a protein called keratin that protects it from infections and other harmful toxins. For various reasons, mostly unknown but likely genetic, there could be a buildup of this keratin leading to small, light-colored, hard bumps under the skin that can feel like sandpaper. This condition is medically known as keratosis pilaris. These pillars of keratin block the hair follicles that open onto the surface of the skin, and when a number of follicles are blocked, it leads to dry, bumpy fe...more
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The skin has a protein called keratin that protects it from infections and other harmful toxins. For various reasons, mostly unknown but likely genetic, there could be a buildup of this keratin leading to small, light-colored, hard bumps under the skin that can feel like sandpaper. This condition is medically known as keratosis pilaris. These pillars of keratin block the hair follicles that open onto the surface of the skin, and when a number of follicles are blocked, it leads to dry, bumpy fe...more
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Dermatologist•Navi Mumbai
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The skin has a protein called keratin that protects it from infections and other harmful toxins. For various reasons, mostly unknown but likely genetic, there could be a buildup of this keratin leading to small, light-coloured, hard bumps under the skin that can feel like sandpaper. This condition is medically known as keratosis pilaris. These pillars of keratin block the hair follicles that open onto the surface of the skin, and when a number of follicles are blocked, it leads to dry, bumpy f...more
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The skin has a protein called keratin that protects it from infections and other harmful toxins. For various reasons, mostly unknown but likely genetic, there could be a buildup of this keratin leading to small, light-colored, hard bumps under the skin that can feel like sandpaper. This condition is medically known as keratosis pilaris. These pillars of keratin block the hair follicles that open onto the surface of the skin, and when a number of follicles are blocked, it leads to dry, bumpy fe...more
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Dermatologist•Gurgaon
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The skin has a protein called keratin that protects it from infections and other harmful toxins. For various reasons, mostly unknown but likely genetic, there could be a buildup of this keratin leading to small, light-coloured, hard bumps under the skin that can feel like sandpaper. This condition is medically known as keratosis pilaris. These pillars of keratin block the hair follicles that open onto the surface of the skin, and when a number of follicles are blocked, it leads to dry, bumpy f...more
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Dermatologist•Mumbai
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The skin has a protein called keratin that protects it from infections and other harmful toxins. For various reasons, mostly unknown but likely genetic, there could be a buildup of this keratin leading to small, light-colored, hard bumps under the skin that can feel like sandpaper. This condition is medically known as keratosis pilaris. These pillars of keratin block the hair follicles that open onto the surface of the skin, and when a number of follicles are blocked, it leads to dry, bumpy fe...more
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Pitted keratolysis is a skin condition that affects the soles of your feet. As a result of this disease, the skin on the forefoot or heel turns white with pitted clusters. This is often accompanied by an offensive odor and is worse when the skin is wet. This odor is the main reason patients seek treatment for this skin condition. If left untreated, this can last for many years.

People who suffer from excessive sweating and those who wear closed shoes for extended durations have a high r...more
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