Keratosis Pilaris (Chicken Skin) - Skin Disorder: Glossary

Creator: Dr. Sunita Chowdhary
Keywords: Keratosis Pilaris, Chicken Skin, Follicular Keratosis, Keratosis Pilaris glossary, glossary for Keratosis Pilaris

Written by - Dr. Sunita Chowdhary, L.C.E.H., M.D.[Hom]

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD

Last Updated 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.

Published on Jul 05, 2018
Last Updated on Dec 15, 2021

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