adminsos
17th August 2010
Glycolic acid is a natural acid found in several fruits, and they are used for repairing or shedding the old and damaged skin cells and tissues while the rejuvenation of new cells are encouraged. Glycolic acid are mostly know for their effectiveness in dealing with all sorts of facial problems, alongside Lactic and citric acid. Glycolic acid peel is very effective in treating Keratosis as well as skin problems related to ageing problems. Glycolic acid can also be used in treating brown discolourations, fine lines, and dry spots , and it helps people with acne prone skin to prevent the skin infection.
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adminsos
15th August 2010
A type of keratosis which have a pasted on and oily appearance is called seborrheic keratosis. This commonly appears when someone is old, and they also look like warts. But you really don’t have to be old to have seborrheic keratosis. One of its factors could be heredity. Keratinocytes are the origin of these growths. Since it is noncancerous, it is nothing to be too concerned about. The only thing about this condition is that it can cause someone to feel unattractive. Also called as senile warts, this type of keratosis has nothing to do with viruses causing warts.
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adminsos
14th August 2010
A serious concern about having actinic keratosis is its probable progression into squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cells are involved by this type of skin cancer, and our skin is made up of squamous cells. Since this premalignant condition creates a health risk, you must get rid of it immediately.
Keratinocytes affected by UV radiation can mutate and deteriorate. Actinic keratosis possess the characteristics of a wart, although it’s cause is different. Keratin is the main component of our hair and nails, thus the term keratosis is coined. That gives actinic keratosis its rough and bumpy form.
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adminsos
12th August 2010
Sunlight can cause dark spots and hyperpigmentation. The outcome of the sun on age spots and skin can become worse if one has too much exposure to it. The absorption of excessive ultraviolet rays is a risk. Vitamin D production is induced by ultraviolet rays. But excessive concentration of ultraviolet rays may lead to the burning of skin or fast aging of the skin.
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adminsos
10th August 2010
Keratosis is basically the growth of keratin on the skin. When an individual is highly exposed to the sun, it is likely that this skin disorder will come about. The use of tanning beds can also be pointed as the cause of keratosis for some instances. More specifically, keratosis may refer to its different types: actinic keratosis, seborrheic keratosis, and keratosis pilaris.
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Actinic keratoses are spots having rough colors that can be found on the surface of the skin. The sizes of these spots may vary from those that are of the size of a pin to those that are of the size of a coin. Having this condition may lead to having cancer if left untreated.
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Have you encountered any growth of lesions on your skin? Did you ever worry about what this lesion might be? Have you ever thought, “Wait. Is this a rash, an insect bite or is this already a symptom of a more serious disease?” Rather than just asking yourself these questions, start finding about the answers. Since you already have the proof on your skin, you can now just flip the pages of some books or browse through thousands of sites in the internet. However, you have to go the doctor at once if according to a trustworthy source, be it from a book or from the internet, your lesion is a symptom of an even more serious condition.
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A premalignant condition such as actinic keratosis can lead to something worse like a squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cells are affected by this type of skin cancer, and our skin is made up of squamous cells. You must have actinic keratosis removed to lower your risks of having skin cancer.
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Because of its greasy and waxy attributes, seborrheic keratosis can be set apart from actinic keratosis. This commonly appears when someone is old, and they also look like warts. But you really don’t have to be old to have seborrheic keratosis. One of its factors could be heredity. Keratinocytes are the origin of these growths. You don’t have to worry much about it since it is not that unsafe. But those who are beauty conscious may find it very grotesque. You should not mistake this type of keratosis for warts because they have no viral cause. [continue reading…]
Keratosis is a skin condition caused by excessive keratin on skin. Keratin composes the hair and nails of humans. Excessive quantity of this could be bad for the skin. different types of keratoses have different characteristics and corresponding treatment.
Actinic Keratosis
Actinic keratosis also goes by the title solar keratosis and senile keratosis. AK is said to be caused by too much exposure to the sun’s UV radiation and is associated with old age, thus it is sometimes called solar keratosis or senile keratosis. Squamous cell carcinoma can be developed from lesions brought about by actinic keratosis. The main attributes of actinic keratosis is its thick, crusty and scaly bumps appearing on the parts of the body exposed mostly to the sun. Since it is one of the skin cancer warning signs, it must be paid attention to and removed with the recommendation of a dermatologist.
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