Dermatology II 🩹 Flashcards
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 Keratosis Pilaris. Pathophysiology, presentation, associated conditions, treatment
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Plugging of the follicle with keratin. Causes a vague increasing pigmentation/mottling near the follicle. Predominantly on the posterior upper arm. Associated with each psychosis vulgaris and atopic dermatitis. Usually do not need to treat, but can give emollient or keratolytic 
