keratosis pilaris
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KERATOSIS PILIARIS
It is a common disorder,autosomal dominant
Seen in childhood and reaches its peak incidence
in adolescence.
keratinous plugs in the follicular orifices with
varying degrees of perifollicular
erythema.
Clinical Picture:
The lesions appear as small gray to white plugs of
keratin that obstruct the mouths of the follicles
entrapping the hair.
sites of predilection: extensor surfaces of
the upper arms, thighs & buttocks.
except glabrous skin (like the palms
or soles of feet)
Treatments: may consist of moisturizing or
keratolytic treatments including: urea
,
lactic acid, salicylic acid, or topical retinoids.
FOLLICULAR KERATOSIS(Lichen spinulosus)
a disease of abnormal keratinization
appears in childhood.
The skin lesion presents with grouped follicular
papules occluded by a projecting keratinous spine.
Sites:extensor surface of the extremities,
thighs and abdomen.
DD: lichen planus ,seborrheic dermatitis.
Palmoplantar keratodermas
Its chronic thickening of palms and soles.
may be inherited (hereditary) or, more commonly,
acquired.
Hereditary keratoderma : runs in families, its Ad
or AR
Acquired keratoderma: occurs as a result of a
change in the health or environment
The genetic basis involves mutations in genes encoding
keratins, connexins, and desmosomal components.
Clinically, three distinct pattern : 1. Diffuse type : the whole palm and
sole, 2. focal type : are restricted to more
limited areas(mainly affect pressure areas)
3. punctate type : are bead-like tiny lesions
Complications: severe pain, difficulty in walking,
and secondary infection. Treatments: keratolytics and
systemic retinoids appropriate footwear is helpful.
Different skin diseases may give rise to palmoplanter hyperkeratosis
Psoriasis. Hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles with the silvery scales.
Reiter‘s disease Pityriasis rubra pilaris.. Eczema
Lichen planus Viral warts in immuno-compromised patients
may be confluent on the palms or soles. Hyperkeratosis due to dermatophytes (fungal
skin infections). Syphilis. Arsenic ingestion: causes multiple, irregular
warty keratoses