Saturday, April 24, 2010

What is seborhoeric keratosis?

These are small, discoloured dry patches of skin caused by an overgrowth of cells in that area.

What is seborhoeric keratosis?
skin ailment?
Reply:Seborrheic keratoses are the most common benign tumor in older individuals. Seborrheic keratoses have a variety of clinical appearances, and they develop from the proliferation of epidermal cells. Although no specific etiologic factors have been identified, they occur more frequently in sunlight-exposed areas.
Reply:go look it up and stop being lazy :)
Reply:Please see the webpage for more details on Seborhoeric Keratosis.
Reply:Seborrheic Keratosis is a benign (non-cancerous) growth on skin that is similar in appearance to a wart. Referred to as Seborrheic Keratoses when more than one is present.


Seborrheic Keratoses appear in adults %26amp; the cause is unknown.


The diagnosis of a seborrheic keratosis is based on the appearance of a brown, rough, stuck on lesion. They are most often found on the torso %26amp; around the temples of the face. They vary in size and have the appearance of being "stuck" on the skin.


These types of growths occasionally itch %26amp; flake. In most cases, no treatment is necessary.


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Reply:Seborrheic keratoses are the most common benign tumor in older individuals


Will smoking make keratosis pilaris worse?

Probably - smoking seems to make almost everything worse these days. I am not sure what the "pilaris" is but do know about keratosis and that is aggravated by smoking, as is K. vulgaris. Guessing on this, though.


If you have keratosis pilaris...?

Can you use multiple solutions a day? Example: acne treatment after shower then lotion an hour later? Or what should i do?

If you have keratosis pilaris...?
keep your skin hydrated inside and out-drink lots of water. have a good skin buffer or scrub good with the washcloth. i use eucerin after a shower and layer it with body lotion before i get dressed. you can use more than one treatment at a time.

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Best treatment for keratosis pilaris?

what is the ultimate best treatment? anything i can use that is already in my house, anything natural?

Best treatment for keratosis pilaris?
Pretty much the best thing you can do is moisturize, exfoliate by scrubbing quite gently, and not pick at it. Scratching, picking at or touching the bumps alot makes it so much worse...





So, things you can use that are already in your house include standard moisturizer, and a washcloth!





Some people have keratosis pilaris worse than others, and aren't helped by these things. But what I described above is the normal way to start trying to improve it.


Is this actinic keratosis? Or something worse?

A few days ago I found a small, scaly patch on my lower belly but didn't really worry about it. Then today I found another one on the backside of my arm, and upon a full body inspection I found one more (a tiny one) on my side. They don't itch or bother me really at all.





I have never really sunbathed a lot or spent an excessive amount of time outdoors (no more than most kids anyway, and probably a little less) but I am fair skinned and burn easily which I know is a risk factor for skin cancer.





Are there any medical professions or skin cancer patients/survivors who could take a look and this photo and tell me what you think? It's a little gross I know.. blargh I'm panicking :(





http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p274/...

Is this actinic keratosis? Or something worse?
If it is not an actinic keratosis then it is something worse. This bump is not a major health crisis but just a reminder to make an appointment soon with a dermatologist and get this lesion removed and biopsied. Some Drs think actinic keratosis is an early stage of squamous cell carcinoma while others think AK is a pre-cancer. In either case you need to get the worst spot removed and biopsied and probably get the lesser spots frozen with cryotherapy. You do look very fair skinned and you will probably need yearly derm appointments from now on.
Reply:Unfortunately I have no idea of what it is, nor of what it may be. Before you panick, have a look around the internet, ask questions- and contact your doctor if possible.
Reply:It doesn't look like AK. It doesn't look very scaly - though it could just be the picture.





However, it has an irregular center so just to be sure, I would go see your doctor.


Does anybody have keratosis pilaris, if you do, how do you get rid of it?

people die from those. :[

Does anybody have keratosis pilaris, if you do, how do you get rid of it?
To the brain child above---it's a SKIN CONDITION you don't die from it---GEEZ do some research before you answer a question....!!!!!! I have it, it is CHRONIC which means, no, you cannot get RID of it... Products used to treat keratosis pilaris include: Glycolic Acid (AHA), Lactic Acid, Urea, Vitamin A Treatments, Microdermabrasion. Other Recommended Treatments for Keratosis Pilaris Include:





Glycolic Acid: MD Formulations Hand %26amp; Body Creme, Philosophy Soul Owner, MenScience Daily Body Wash, ZENMED™ AHA/BHA Complex,





Kiss My Face Alpha and Aloe Oil Free Moisturizer, ZENMED™ Stretta





Lactic Acid: AmLactin 12%, Epilyt Lotion, Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment, LactiCare Lotion





Urea: Carmol 10 Lotion, Carmol 20 Cream





Vitamin A Treatments: Afirm 3X, SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Microdermabrasion: Dermanew, L'Oreal ReFinish Chest, Arms %26amp; Hands, Neutrogena At Home MicroDermabrasion Body System





Scar Treatments: Mederma, Cellex-C High Potency Serum, ZENMED™ Scar Treatment Kit





Other: Tend Skin, Olay Complete Body Wash with Vitamins and Shea Butter for Extra Dry Skin, St. Ives Medicated Apricot Scrub, Peter Thomas Roth Silica Face %26amp; Body Polish, CLARISONIC Skin Care Brush, Juara Skincare Candlenut Body Polish





Prescription Treatment





» Salex 6% Cream %26amp; Lotion - keratolytic used to aid in removing excessive keratin in certain skin conditions.











Cosmetics and Corrective Make-up





» Dermablend » Sheer Cover





I am rather lucky---I have a mild case---it is on my elbows and under my arms and on my thighs and inside my legs and various other places but on me it only looks like small red goosebumps


How to treat Keratosis Pilaris (KP) without having such expensive medicine?

If u suggest treatment by lotion, cream or soap, pls provide brand name. tq.

How to treat Keratosis Pilaris (KP) without having such expensive medicine?
Different things work for different people, so if something doesn't work for you, keep looking. I had great success using Neutrogena Skin Smoothing Body Lotion, but of course they discontinued it. I'm now using Eucerin Plus (must be the "plus" - that's the one with alpha hydroxy and urea). I'm not as consistent with it as I should be, but it does seem to be making a difference. Check out the websites below to connect with other people who have KP - they may be able to suggest some other products. From everything that I've read, products with glycolic acid (if you can tolerate it) and urea are the best choice. Lactic acid works for some and is better for sensitive skin. Salicylic acid (beta hydroxy acid) also works. Be careful to use sunscreen when you're using these lotions, though, because they make your skin more susceptible to sunburn.
Reply:I have it on the back of my upper arms %26amp; the only time in my life when I was able to get rid of it was when I lived in a very warm climate (instead of 4 season climate) %26amp; washed the area daily with L'oreal Exfotonic exfoliator (gently scrubbed for about 10 seconds with a loofah).





The product is discontinued - but if you found a similar product that has alpha-hydroxy in it %26amp; is an "exfoliator", it may work for you.
Reply:I had great results with the following product. It is called Glytone. Originally it was prescribed by my dermatologist and I found it online. I now purchase it online for less money. Here is the link and give it a try - I found it worked awesome and I don't have any bumps anymore.


http://www.skinwest.com/cgi-bin/onlinesh...


Good luck

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