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Kaposi’s Sarcoma
General Information Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS) is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the tissues under the skin or mucous membranes that line the mouth, nose, and anus. The disease causes red or purple patches (lesions) on the skin and/or mucous membranes that spread to other organs in the body, such as the […]
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Keloid Scar
General Information Keloids are smooth, shiny, flesh-colored, raised growths of fibrous tissue that form over areas of injury or surgical wounds. Keloids may form in any scar; even scarring that can be results from severe acne. Keloids are asymptomatic, may present tenderness, painful, be pruritic they may also cause a burning sensation. In addition to […]
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Keratocanthoma
General Information Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a rapidly growing skin cancer appearing as a volcano-like bump on sun-exposed skin of middle-aged and elderly individuals. It is considered, by many scientists, that keratoacanthoma is a less serious form of squamous cell carcinoma. Most keratoacanthoma cause only minimal skin destruction, but a few behave more aggressively and can […]
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Keratosis Pilaris
General Information Keratosis Pilaris (KP) is a genetic disorder of keratinization of hair follicles of the skin. An extremely common condition that manifests as small, rough folliculocentric keratotic papules, often described as chicken bumps, chicken skin, or goose bumps. It is a result from buildup of protein (keratin) in the openings of the hair follicles […]