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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for keratin
  1. Epidermoid cyst 
    An epidermoid cyst is a closed sac under the skin, or a skin lump, filled with dead skin cells. ... Epidermoid cysts are very common. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000842.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Keratosis obturans 
    Keratosis obturans (KO) is the buildup of keratin in the ear canal. Keratin is a protein released by skin cells that form the hair, nails, and protective barrier on the skin.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001617.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Wart (verruca) with a cutaneous horn on the toe (image) 
    ... cutaneous horn which is made up of hard keratin. This does not slough-off like normal skin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2382.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Pityriasis rubra pilaris on the chest (image) 
    ... pilaris is plugging of the hair follicles with keratin. This picture illustrates areas of uninvolved skin (islands ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2461.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Pityriasis rubra pilaris - close-up (image) 
    ... and thick palms and soles. Hair follicles with keratin plugging is a characteristic sign. Typically the follicle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2566.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Keratosis pilaris 
    ... in which a protein in the skin called keratin forms hard plugs within hair follicles.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001462.htm - Medical Encyclopedia