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Specialty. Dermatology. Keratosis pilaris ( KP; also follicular keratosis, lichen pilaris, or colloquially chicken skin[ 1]) 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. [ 2]
Miliaria, commonly known as heat rash, sweat rash, or prickly heat, [ 1] is a skin disease marked by small, itchy rashes due to sweat trapped under the skin by clogged sweat-gland ducts. Miliaria is a common ailment in hot and humid conditions, such as in the tropics and during the summer. [ 2] Although it affects people of all ages, it is ...
These symptoms can be present across most of the body or just certain areas such as the wrists, between fingers, or along the waistline. [2] The head may be affected, but this is typically only in young children. [2] The itch is often worse at night. [2] Scratching may cause skin breakdown and an additional bacterial infection in the skin. [2]
Common characteristics of heat rashes include: A group of small bumps that can look like pimples or blisters and are fluid-filled and may break open. Deeper bumps in the skin that itch or prickle ...
245 million in 2015 [ 6] (3.34% of world population) Dermatitis is a term used for different types of skin inflammation, typically characterized by itchiness, redness and a rash. [ 1] In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become thickened. [ 1] The area of skin involved can vary from ...
Molluscum contagiosum ( MC ), sometimes called water warts, is a viral infection of the skin that results in small raised pink lesions with a dimple in the center. [ 1] They may become itchy or sore, and occur singularly or in groups. [ 1] Any area of the skin may be affected, with abdomen, legs, arms, neck, genital area, and face being the ...
Dyshidrosis is a type of dermatitis, characterized by itchy vesicles of 1–2 mm in size, on the palms of the hands, sides of fingers, or bottoms of the feet. [ 8] Outbreaks usually conclude within three to four weeks, but often recur. [ 4][ 8] Repeated attacks may result in fissures and skin thickening. [ 7]
There are over 70 types of lymphoma, and itching can sometimes be a symptom, says Sairah Ahmed, M.D., associate professor of Lymphoma and Myeloma at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.