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What is a skin disorder with two words, last one being keratosis?
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Confusing question: The one I am aware of is a relatively benign condition called keratosis pilaris. I'm not aware of one with keratosis as a last name, it would not make sense. Keratosis is a descriptor meaning rough skin, like red is to a red vase.
Answered 2/2/2014
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