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Keratosis Pilaris (Chicken Skin) - Skin Disorder: Glossary

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD on Dec 15, 2021


Glossary

Hair Follicle: Shafts or openings on the surface of the skin through which hair grows.

Hay Fever: The popular name for runny nose or allergic rhinitis. An allergic reaction of the immune system upon exposure to foreign substances.


Humidifier: A machine that puts moisture in the air.

Ichthyosis: A variety of diseases in which the skin is dry and scaly.

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