| keratosis pilaris |
Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a very common genetic follicular disease that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin and hence colloqually referred to as "chicken skin". Primarily, it appears on the back and outer sides of the upper arms, but can also occur on thighs and buttocks or any body part except glabrous skin (like the palms or soles of feet). Worldwide, KP affects an estimated 40 to 50% of the adult population and approximately 50 to 80% of all adolescents. ...
출처: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratosis_pilaris
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| keratin |
Keratin is a light material which makes up the shaft of birds' feathers. It is the same material that makes up your fingernails.
출처: www.geocities.com/easternbirds/Glossary.html
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| kerat- |
referring to horny tissues
출처: www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/1991/medicat/me...
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| kerat |
referring to horny tissues
출처: www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/1991/medicat/me...
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| keratoacanthoma |
A benign (noncancerous), rapidly growing skin tumor that usually occurs on sun-exposed areas of the skin and that can go away without treatment.
출처: www.stjude.org/glossary
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