Keratosis Pilaris Treatment in Poughkeepsie, NY

Keratosis Pilaris

Keratosis pilaris, often mistaken for pimples or follicultis , is a harmless skin condition that leads to the development of dry, rough patches and small bumps on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, and buttocks. These bumps are not painful or itchy, resembling sandpaper in texture. They occur due to an accumulation of keratin, a tough protein that safeguards the skin against infections, which clogs the hair follicles.

Severe cases of keratosis pilaris tend to arise during seasonal transitions when the skin becomes dry due to low humidity levels. Fortunately, this condition typically fades away by the time a person reaches the age of 30.

The Treatment

To address keratosis pilaris, medicated creams containing chemical exfoliants like alpha hydroxy acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid, and urea are used to eliminate dead skin cells and promote cell turnover. Additionally, topical retinoids derived from vitamin A are employed to aid in this process.

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Folliculitis

Folliculitis, a common skin condition, occurs when hair follicles become inflamed. The main culprits behind folliculitis are fungal and bacterial infections, although viruses, fungi, and ingrown hairs can also trigger it. Symptoms manifest as clusters of small red bumps or whitehead pimples around the affected follicles. These bumps may develop into pus-filled blisters that eventually crust over. In some cases, a large, swollen mass may form, accompanied by painful, itchy, or tender skin.

Medical professionals categorize folliculitis into two types: superficial and deep. Superficial folliculitis includes bacterial folliculitis, pseudomonas folliculitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and pityrosporum folliculitis. On the other hand, deep folliculitis encompasses sycosis barbae, gram-negative folliculitis, boils and carbuncles, and eosinophilic folliculitis.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a condition in which skin cells build up and form raised, red, itchy and scaly patches or spots on the skin. It’s caused by the body making skin cells too quickly, causing the skin cells to pile up. Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. In fact, about 80% to 90% of people living with psoriasis get plaques, thick, scaly patches.

Patches may appear anywhere on the skin, but most likely on the knees, elbows, lower back and scalp, with intense itching. Some people notice that their skin stings, burns or feels painful and tight. Most people who get psoriasis, have it for life—except for children who may have guttate psoriasis, a type of psoriasis that shows up on the skin as red, scaly, small, teardrop-shaped spots, and tends to go away.

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