Keratosis Pilaris is a dermatological condition which is commonly recorded in people throughout the world. This disorder is technically referred to as Follicular Keratosis or more commonly as ‘chicken skin’. The condition is characterized with rough patches consisting of small bumps similar to acne. It is said to be an autosomal dominant medical issue. These… Continue reading Keratosis Pilaris
Category: Skin Diseases
Tinea versicolor
Also known as pityriasis versicolor, tinea versicolor is a specific kind of fungal skin infection that is identified by an anomalous skin rash. It is caused due to proliferation of a species of yeast which is naturally found on human skin. The usual pigmentation of skin is adversely affected by tinea versicolor-causing yeast overgrowth leading… Continue reading Tinea versicolor
Small red spots on skin
Small red spots on skin are usually a symptom of some kind of skin infection. These spots are mostly not harmful and can affect any part of the body.However, it is necessary to be alert as these red spots may sometimes indicate a fatal disease. In other cases, it may be an indication of the… Continue reading Small red spots on skin
Verrucous Keratosis
It is a skin disease which affects the outermost layer of skin called epidermis. Pre-dominantly Keratinocytes form the epidermis and hence the name verrucous(means wart like) kerastosis. In this disease, wart like outgrowth starts developing on the skin. This disease is also known as seborrheic keratosis, the difference is only that when a viral wart… Continue reading Verrucous Keratosis