Keratosis

Keratosis (from keratinocyte, the prominent cell type in the epidermis, and -osis, abnormal) is a growth of keratin on the skin or on mucous membranes. More specifically, it can refer to: * actinic keratosis (also known as solar keratosis) * hydrocarbon keratosis * keratosis pilaris (KP, also known as follicular keratosis) * seborrheic keratosis Actinic keratoses are pre-malignant growths. Seborrheic keratoses are not pre-malignant.

Keratosis

Keratosis (from keratinocyte, the prominent cell type in the epidermis, and -osis, abnormal) is a growth of keratin on the skin or on mucous membranes. More specifically, it can refer to: * actinic keratosis (also known as solar keratosis) * hydrocarbon keratosis * keratosis pilaris (KP, also known as follicular keratosis) * seborrheic keratosis Actinic keratoses are pre-malignant growths. Seborrheic keratoses are not pre-malignant.