Question 1

so i was told by a dermatoligst that is have verrucous keratosis on my eyelid whick is a wart and i was wondering if there is any home remidies?

Accepted Answer

No: Warts are viral and can enlarge or persist. It is best to seek medical advise to remedy.

Question 2

what is a  solar lentigines? new, flat, very light tan spot on cheek bone.  at skin cancer screening, dr said not keratosis.  said keep an eye on it.

Accepted Answer

Sun Damage: Lentigines are due to localised proliferation of melanocytes. The most common type, solar lentigines, arise in middle age and also result from sun damage (age spots). They are most often found on the face and hands, and are larger and more defined than freckles. Lentigines tend to persist for long periods and don't disappear in the winter (though they may fade).

Question 3

what products are used to treat keratosis palaris?

Accepted Answer

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

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 5

any help for poro keratosis?

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

Question 6

are there  any cures of keratosis pilaris?

Accepted Answer

Improvement: This condition cannot be totally cured but can be attenuated.  There is an excess of keratin in your hair follicles which accumulates for no known reason.  Warm soaks can soften it and mild loofah type scrubs can minimize the appearance.  But it does not respond to the usual topical medications and will recur so you have to keep at it over time.

Question 7

what is keratosis pilaris? it is cureble? why?

Accepted Answer

Keratosis pilaris: Kp is a genetic disorder which causes small stiff plugs of skin to form in hair follicles usually on the backs of the arms sometimes on the sides and sometimes even on the flanks. This problem is a hereditary one which is not curable. Most people learn to live with this problem, and some use of softening lotion with Lactic Acid or urea and sometimes that helps a little, but it never goes away.

Question 8

what is verrucoid keratosis?  is it cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not a cancer: This is a benign lesion usually wart like and sometimes related to sun exposure. The issue is that the correct diagnosis? If your doctor has evaluated you can relax. If not see your doctor.

Question 9

is verrucous keratosis a wart?

Accepted Answer

Propbably: It can also represent a thick sun damage but most likely is a thick wart.

Question 10

what are symptoms of actinic keratosis?

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Actinic Keraotsis: Actinic keratoses arise in chronically sun exposed sites, such as the backs of the hands, forearms and face. They usually present as rough scaly or crusty slightly red bumps on the skin. Sometimes, these lesions can be felt more than they can be seen. A rough patch on a sun exposed area may all that you notice.

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So i was told by a dermatoligst that is have verrucous keratosis on my eyelid whick is a wart and i was wondering if there is any home remidies?

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What is a solar lentigines? new, flat, very light tan spot on cheek bone. at skin cancer screening, dr said not keratosis. said keep an eye on it.

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What products are used to treat keratosis palaris?

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What is keratosis pilaris?

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Any help for poro keratosis?

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Are there any cures of keratosis pilaris?

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What is keratosis pilaris? it is cureble? why?

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What is verrucoid keratosis? is it cancer?

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Is verrucous keratosis a wart?

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What are symptoms of actinic keratosis?

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