What are the causes of keratosis pilaris?
The exact cause is not known KP. It appears that the problem of overproduction of the keratin of the skin, referred to as hyperkeratinization. It is believed that this is partly KP inherited (genetic) origin. About 50% -70% of patients with KP have known genetic predisposition and high speed affected family members. Many people have a long history of family or KP "chicken skin." Substrate may be partially associated with hypersensitivity reactions and overall dryness of the skin. KP is also closely associated with ichthyosis, dry skin, allergies, seasonal allergies, rhinitis, asthma, eczema, and atopic dermatitis.
KP inequality appears to stem from the excessive accumulation of keratin (a very small, dry particles of skin) at the opening of each hair. Skin and examined under a microscope shows mild thickening, hyperkeratosis, and clogging of hair follicles. The upper layer of the skin may be an extension of superficial small blood vessels, giving the skin a red or red appearance.
How is keratosis pilaris diagnosed?
The diagnosis of CP is very simple and is based on the typical appearance of the skin in areas such as the shoulders. KP family is very helpful, because there is a strong genetic component to the condition. The diagnosis is confirmed by a clinical physician.
What else could it be?
Other diseases can mimic KP. KP may resemble acne, milia, folliculitis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, rosacea face, and dry skin (dry skin). KP can also remind uncommon skin diseases, such as lupus spinulosus, pityriasis rubra pilaris, phrynoderma (vitamin A), ophryogenes ulerythema, ichthyosis, explosive vellus hair cysts, keratosis follicularis (Darier's disease), Kyrle disease nitidus union, union spinulosus , perforating folliculitis, and trichostasis spinulosa.
In India and other countries, a specific condition called erythromelanosis faciei follicularis et colli occurs. This unusual condition is related to a possible genetic KP. Erythromelanosis faciei follicularis et colli characterized by the triad of hyperpigmentation (darker skin color), follicular plugging (blocked hair follicles), and redness of the face and neck.
Are there any laboratory tests that can help diagnose keratosis pilaris?
Since the appearance of the sun if pilaris is easily recognizable, specific laboratory tests are not helpful in the diagnosis. Skin biopsy (taking a piece of skin surgically with local numbing medicine) may be useful for common or unusual.
What keratosis pilaris look like under a microscope?
Microscopic examination of tissue by a pathologist or dermatopathologist under high magnification and histopathology called pathology. Histopathology of KP shows mild epidermal hyperkeratosis (thickening of the outer layer of skin), hypergranulosis (increase in special epidermal granular cells), and connecting the individual hair follicles. The upper dermis (layer of skin beneath the epidermis) can a microscopic superficial inflammation called mild perivascular lymphocytic inflammation.
