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Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition that causes rough patches and small, acne-like bumps, usually on the outer arms, and less commonly on the shoulders, thighs, cheeks and buttocks….
It seems that anything and everything can trigger a breakout. The jury is still out on exactly how acne is related to stress, what we order for lunch or simply our genes, but we do know that acne is individual and there is no one-size-fits-all cure….
Do you remember when you were little our moms and dads would shoo us outside to play all day? They would tell us the fresh air and sunshine was good for us. They would send us off and tell us to be home for dinner or before it got dark. Times have definitely changed! Our parents didn’t know that we needed to be protected from the sun…
Actinic keratoses, also called “solar keratosis “and “senile keratosis,” is a pre-malignant condition of thick, scaly, or crusty patches of skin; most commonly they are pink rough spots that feel like sandpaper. It is most common in fair-skinned people and it is associated with those who are frequently and chronically exposed to the sun, as it is usually accompanied by solar damage (e.g. farmers, construction workers, former lifeguards)….
Actinic keratoses, also called “solar keratosis “and “senile keratosis,” is a pre-malignant condition of thick, scaly, or crusty patches of skin; most commonly they are pink rough spots that feel like sandpaper. It is most common in fair-skinned people and it is associated with those who are frequently and chronically exposed to the sun, as it is usually accompanied by solar damage (e.g. farmers, construction workers, former lifeguards)….
