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Keratosis

Keratosis

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The growth of keratin on the skin.

Dr. Ilan Cohen reviewed this

27 year experience in Ophthalmology

Is a type of:

Skin conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Types of

Seborrheic keratosis
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Cholesteatoma
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