Keratosis pilaris is a common, autosomal dominant, genetic condition of the skin's hair follicles characterized by the appearance of possibly itchy, small, gooseflesh-like bumps, with varying degrees of reddening or inflammation. It most often appears on the outer sides of the upper arms (the forearms can also be affected), thighs, face, back, and buttocks.
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Keratosis pilaris, edla ngokubonwa ngabantu, yinkinga yolusu ehlala ixesha elide. Ibonakala njengamachokoza amaqhuma anobomvu ajikeleze iifollicle zeenwele, ngakumbi ezindaweni ezinjengezandla nasemilenzeni. Nangona idla ngokubangela ukungonwabi, ivame ukuphucuka ngokuhamba kwexesha. Unyango lubandakanya ukusebenzisa izinto zokuthambisa kunye nezithambiso ezithile zolusu. Ngokukodwa, ukusebenzisa i‑lotion ene‑6 % ye‑salicylic acid okanye i‑20 % urea cream kunceda ukuphucula ukuthungwa kwesikhumba. Keratosis pilaris is a chronic condition most common in the adolescent population. The condition characteristically presents with papules with follicular involvement and surrounding erythema typically located on the extensor surfaces of the proximal upper and lower extremities. Keratosis pilaris is an asymptomatic condition that generally improves over time. The topical treatments include emollients and topical keratolytics. Skin texture improves with the use of either salicylic acid lotion 6% or urea cream 20%.
Keratosis pilaris yiphazamiseko eliqhelekileyo le‑follicle yeenwele, elivela ebantwaneni. Kwabantu abadala, imiba ye‑keratosis pilaris ayicacanga, kwaye ibonakala phakathi kwe‑0.75 % ukuya kwi‑34 % yabemi. Unyango lubandakanya ukusetyenziswa kwe‑moisturizers eziphezulu kunye namayeza afana ne‑glycolic acid, i‑lactic acid, i‑salicylic acid, okanye i‑urea.
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#12 % lactate lotion [Lachydrin]