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What is a benign skin growth that has a waxy or paste it on look?
Seborrheic keratoses have a waxy, “pasted-on-the-skin” look.
What is a benign superficial wart like growth on the epithelial tissue?
Seborrheic keratoses: These pigmented superficial epithelial lesions are generally referred to as seborrheic warts since the plaques are soft, friable, and wartlike in appearance; they can also appear as smooth papules.
Is a superficial bacterial infection of the hair shaft in areas with extensive sweat glands?
Trichobacteriosis axillaris is a superficial bacterial colonization of the hair shafts in sweat gland–bearing areas, such as the armpits and the groin. It is a trivial disease of worldwide occurrence that is believed to be caused by the genus Corynebacteria.
Which term describes a small bump that itches and often appears as a symptom of an allergic reaction?
Hives are raised, often itchy, red bumps (welts) on the surface of the skin. They can be an allergic reaction to food or medicine.
Does seborrheic keratosis go away?
These skin growths often appear on the back or chest, but they can occur on any part of the body. They grow slowly and seldom go away on their own.
Can poor hygiene cause folliculitis?
Image provided by Thomas Habif, MD. Some people develop folliculitis after exposure to a poorly chlorinated hot tub or whirlpool. This condition, sometimes called “hot tub folliculitis” or “hot tub dermatitis,” is caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Can I put Neosporin on folliculitis?
To get rid of any folliculitis you may already have, Lowenthal says to dab on an over-the-counter antibiotic cream or ointment, like Bacitracin or Neosporin, which will help clear away the infection inside the hair follicle.
What do skin barnacles look like?
Seb-Ks usually start to appear as slightly raised, skin colored or light brown spots. With time, they start to thicken and develop a rough, waxy, scaly, warty texture. They appear to stick on to the skin like barnacles do on the bottom of boats (hence the layman’s term Skin Barnacles).