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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]
Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is used in orthopedic surgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery to repair skeletal deformities and in reconstructive surgery. [1] [2] [3] It was originally used to treat problems like unequal leg length, but since the 1980s is most commonly used to treat issues like hemifacial microsomia, micrognathism (chin so small it causes health problems), craniofrontonasal ...
A callus (pl.: calluses) is an area of thickened and sometimes hardened skin that forms as a response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. Since repeated contact is required, calluses are most often found on the feet and hands, but they may occur anywhere on the skin. Some degree of callus, such as on the bottom of the foot, is ...
Male sex; men are 80% more likely to develop the condition [14] [20] [26] Age of 50 or over (5% to 15% of men in that group in the US); the likelihood of getting Dupuytren's disease increases with age [14] [24] [26] A family history (60% to 70% of those affected have a genetic predisposition to Dupuytren's contracture) [14] [27]
A meta-analysis of several different hair loss treatments found low-level light therapy to be effective at promoting hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
Symptoms include swelling in the elbow, which can sometimes be large enough to restrict motion. There is pain originating in the elbow joint from mild to severe which can spread to the rest of the arm. If the bursa is infected, there also will be prominent redness and the skin will feel very warm.
As a first line over-the-counter treatment for foot calluses, Parthasarathy recommends Dr. Jill’s foot pads. The brand has a variety of orthotics in various shapes and sizes for a range of ...
Treatment options: Treatment for skin cancer depends on the stage of the cancer. Topical chemotherapy can be used for localized basal cell carcinoma, while systemic chemotherapy is used for more ...