When.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results From The WOW.Com Content Network

2. Keloid - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keloid

   Prevention of keloid scars in patients with a known predisposition to them includes preventing unnecessary trauma or surgery (such as ear piercing and elective mole removal) whenever possible. Any skin problems in predisposed individuals (e.g., acne, infections) should be treated as early as possible to minimize areas of inflammation.

3. Keratosis pilaris - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratosis_pilaris

   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 ]

4. Seborrheic keratosis - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seborrheic_keratosis

   A seborrheic keratosis is a non-cancerous skin tumour that originates from cells, namely keratinocytes, in the outer layer of the skin called the epidermis. Like liver spots, seborrheic keratoses are seen more often as people age. [4] The tumours (also called lesions) appear in various colours, from light tan to black.

5. White spots on skin: What are they and are they dangerous? - AOL

   www.aol.com/news/white-spots-skin-what-are-they...

   For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us

6. List of skin conditions - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_skin_conditions

   Skin conditions resulting from errors in metabolism are caused by enzymatic defects that lead to an accumulation or deficiency of various cellular components, including, but not limited to, amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. [16] Acute intermittent porphyria; Adrenoleukodystrophy (Schilder's disease) Alkaptonuria

7. Hypertrophic scar - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypertrophic_scar

   A hypertrophic scar is a cutaneous condition characterized by deposits of excessive amounts of collagen which gives rise to a raised scar, but not to the degree observed with keloids. [1] Like keloids, they form most often at the sites of pimples, body piercings, cuts and burns. They often contain nerves and blood vessels.