A common skin condition in which keratin, the dead material of the skin, builds up around hair follicles. The texture is that of very coarse sandpaper.
Individual lesions consist of a small skin-colored papules which build up around hair follicles.
The condition is generally worse in winter and often clears in the summer. The condition is benign , self-limiting, and disappears with increasing age. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.