keratosis

Noun

Meaning

a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

corn ichthyosis dermatitis sunburn eczema callus sunglasses actinic solar disease of the skin dry condition hyperkeratosis keratoma dermatological condition scaly condition

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Antonyms

black dark

Hypernyms

skin disease disease of the skin skin disorder

Hyponyms

wart actinic keratosis keratosis pilaris verruca keratosis blennorrhagica keratoderma blennorrhagica

Related terms

keratose

Phrases with the word

follicular keratosis smoker's keratosis keratosis palmoplantaris areata keratosis pilaris alba keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei keratosis pilaris rubra

Anagrams

asterikos

Examples

Actinic keratosis is the name for small, scaly red or brown papules that are the result of excessive sun exposure. Source: Internet

Retinoic acid, termed Tretinoin in clinical usage, is used in the treatment of acne and keratosis pilaris in a topical cream. Source: Internet

While there's no clear scientific reason as to why one person might develop keratosis pilaris, we hate to break it to you, but it's often thought to be genetic - so blame your parents. Source: Internet

Similarly, in December 2017, Aclaris Therapeutics Inc. (US), launched ESKATA (Hydrogen Peroxide) Topical Solution, 40% (w/w) for the treatment of raised seborrheic keratosis in the US market. Source: Internet

This type of leukoplakia has been termed "sanguinaria-associated keratosis" and more than 80% of people with leukoplakia in the vestibule of the mouth have used this substance. Source: Internet

The underlying cause of keratosis pilaris is a buildup of keratin—a protein that works to protect your skin. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

keratoscopy keratose keratosic keratosis blennorrhagica keratosis follicularis keratosis nigricans