Keratosis Pilaris Flashcards
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KP
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common skin condition consisting of keratotic follicular papules
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Epidemiology
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childhood onset may improve at puberty. affects 40% of those with AD and 75% of those with ichthyosis vulgaris
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Patho
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inherited condition
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clinical features
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keratotic follicular based papules with rim of erythema, upper arms and lateral cheeks/ Patho: hyperkeratosis
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tx
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cool baths, mild soaps, amlactin, salicylic acid, urea – helps to modulate skin keratinization. 10% Lactid acid works quickest
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recalcitrant tx
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topical retinoids, low potency steroid if a lot of erythema daily x 2 weeks
