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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]
They usually occur just under the skin, but occasionally may be deeper. [1] Most are less than 5 cm (2.0 in) in size. [2] Common locations include upper back, shoulders, and abdomen. [4] It is possible to have several lipomas. [3] The cause is generally unclear. [1] Risk factors include family history, obesity, and lack of exercise.
Fiddler's neck usually involves highly localized lichenification, mild hyperpigmentation, and erythema where the chin rest or instrument body presses against the skin of the neck. [2] Other signs and symptoms include scale buildup, cyst and scar formation, papules and pustules related to local infection, and focal edema. [1]
What it looks like: Molluscum is a rash where small groups of bumps develop on the skin, says Dr. Zeichner. “The bumps have a pearly appearance, and usually have a central indentation.”
Acne symptoms and signs. Acne blemishes are most common on the face, chest, back, shoulders and neck, but they can appear almost anywhere. With acne, you might have pimples, blackheads, papules ...
Bump with a white dome under the skin Scalp, nape of the neck or upper back Skin tag: Soft, fleshy growth, lump or bump Face, neck, armpits or groin Xanthelasma: Yellow area under the skin Under eyelids Melanoma: Dark bump that may have started within a mole or blemish, or, a spot or mole that has changed in color, size, shape or is painful or ...
Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. This results in pustules, whiteheads, or other pimple-like bumps on the scalp that can be ...
Nodules are inflamed, painful, deep bumps under the skin. [3] Comedones that are 1 mm or larger are called macrocomedones. [10] They are closed comedones and are more frequent on the face than neck. [11]