Question 1

i understand keratosis pilaris is an issue of excess keratin, does this excess keratin affect the hair on the head too? ie. causing it to be brittle?

Accepted Answer

Keratosis Pilaris: Can affect hair brittleness. Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/keratosis-pilaris/ds00769.

Question 2

how to stimulate keratin production?

Accepted Answer

Protein diet : A high protein diet can help in the product of keratin.

Question 3

what products are used to treat keratosis palaris?

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Keratosis pilaris: There are several topical therapies that are used to treat keratosis pilaris, none of which are particularly effective. These include topical retinoids, urea, low-potency topical corticosteroids, lactic acid lotions (e.g. AmLactin), as well as cleansing with a mild soap and use of a moisturizer.

Note, however, that there are no cures for keratosis pilaris and no universally effective therapies.

Question 4

can seborroheic keratosis lesions be multicolored?

Accepted Answer

SK color: Yes, they can be brown, dark brown/black, light brown or tan. Typically rough texture (like a wart) or waxy texture. Hope this helps

Question 5

what is keratosis pilaris?

Accepted Answer

Follicular plugs: Keratosis pilaris is plugging of hair follicles, typically on the upper arms and thighs.  It is thought to be in the spectrum of atopic dermatitis (or eczema).  The roughness can be reduced temporarily by amlactin lotion, which contains 12% lactic acid.  Unfortunately, there is no cure.

Question 6

can keratosis pilaris itch?

Accepted Answer

: It can itch like normal skin can. It is a variation on normal skin.
Visit this site for information: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/keratosis-pilaris/symptoms-causes/syc-20351149

Question 7

any help for poro keratosis?

Accepted Answer

Keratosis: If u imply keratosis pilaris, the treatment is;  moisturizing remedies such as urea, lactic acid, salicylic acid, topical retinoids.

Question 8

what causes keratosis pilaris?

Accepted Answer

Keratosis pilaris: It is an autosomal dominant inherited condition related to another condition called atopy. Basically, it is inherited.

Question 9

does mederma work on keratosis?

Accepted Answer

Not a fan of Mederma: I do not recommend Mederma as I have not seen the benefits of treatment. It needs to be applied 4 times a day which is not practical for the typical individual. Furthermore the true science is lacking.

Question 10

is keratin relateded to kidney ?

Accepted Answer

Sounds alike: Keratlin is the top layer of skin.
Creatinine is a protein that is made by muscle, and excreted by the kidney.  It is used to assess kidney function.

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