| keratosis blennorrhagica | Pustules and crusts associated with Reiter's syndrome. Synonym: keratoderma blennorrhagica. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| keratosis diffusa foetalis | most common form of ichthyosis characterised by prominent scaling especially on the exterior surfaces of the extremities. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. (12 Dec 1998) |
| keratosis labialis | Thickening of stratum corneum on the lips. (05 Mar 2000) |
| keratosis nigricans | <radiology> Pre-malignant skin disorder, papillomatosis, pigmentation, hyperkeratosis, multiple filling defects in oesophagus, increased risk of carcinoma in stomach and abdomen (12 Dec 1998) |
| keratosis obturans | An accretion of epithelia in the external auditory canal. Synonym: laminated epithelial plug. (05 Mar 2000) |
| keratosis palmaris et plantaris | The occurrence of symmetrical diffuse or patchy areas of hypertrophy of the horny layer of the epidermis on the palms and soles; a group of ectodermal dysplasias of considerable variety, and either autosomal dominant or recessive inheritance. Synonym: ichthyosis palmaris et plantaris, keratoderma palmaris et plantaris, keratoderma symmetrica, keratoma plantare sulcatum, keratosis palmaris et plantaris, tylosis palmaris et plantaris. (05 Mar 2000) |
| keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei | Erythema and horny plugs of outer portions of the eyebrows with destruction of follicles; onset in early infancy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| keratosis punctata | Horny papules over the palms, soles, and digits that develop central plugs; seen commonly in blacks. Synonym: keratoma disseminatum, keratosis punctata. (05 Mar 2000) |
| keratosis rubra figurata | A dermatosis characterised by hyperkeratotic plaques of bizarre, geographic configuration, associated with erythrodermic areas that may vary remarkably in size, shape, and position from day to day; onset is usually in the first year of life; autosomal dominant inheritance. Synonym: keratosis rubra figurata. (05 Mar 2000) |
| keratosis, seborrheic | Benign eccrine poromas that present as multiple oval, brown-to-black plaques, located mostly on the chest and back. The age of onset is usually in the fourth or fifth decade. (12 Dec 1998) |
| keratosis vegetans | A slowly progressive autosomal dominant disorder of keratinization characterised by pinkish-to-tan papules that coalesce to form plaques. These lesions become darker over time and commonly fuse, forming papillomatous and warty malodorous growths. (12 Dec 1998) |
| lichenoid keratosis | A solitary benign papule or plaque, with microscopic features resembling lichen planus, occurring on sun-exposed or unexposed skin. Synonym: lichen planus-like keratosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lichen planus-like keratosis | A solitary benign papule or plaque, with microscopic features resembling lichen planus, occurring on sun-exposed or unexposed skin. Synonym: lichen planus-like keratosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acquired nevus | A melanocytic nevus that is not visible at birth, but appears in childhood or adult life. (05 Mar 2000) |
| balloon cell nevus | A nevus in which many of the cells are large, with clear cytoplasm. (05 Mar 2000) |