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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]
Fibrous papule of the nose is a harmless small bump on or near the nose. It is typically dome-shaped, skin-colored, white or reddish, smooth and firm. [1] [2] Less frequently it can occur elsewhere on the face. [3] Sometimes there are a few. [1] It may be shiny and remains unchanged for life. There may be a central hair. [3] The precise cause ...
This results in pustules, whiteheads, or other pimple-like bumps on the scalp that can be painful. ... Small, itchy bumps: These may be red, white, or yellow and can appear around the hair follicles.
A sebaceous cyst is a term commonly used to refer to either: [1]. Epidermoid cysts (also termed epidermal cysts, infundibular cyst); Pilar cysts (also termed trichelemmal cysts, isthmus-catagen cysts)
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A papule is a small, well-defined bump in the skin. [2] It may have a rounded, pointed or flat top, and may have a dip. [2] It can appear with a stalk, be thread-like or look warty. [3] It can be soft or firm and its surface may be rough or smooth. [2] Some have crusts or scales. [2]
These units are mostly on the face, neck, upper chest, shoulders, and back. [3] Excess keratin combined with sebum can plug the opening of the follicle. [3] [8] This small plug is called a microcomedo. [8] Androgens increase sebum (oil) production. [3] If sebum continues to build up behind the plug, it can enlarge and form a visible comedo. [8]