What is Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei et Colli? Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli (EFFC) is a common and underdiagnosed condition characterized by redness, hyperpigmentation, and follicular papules. It might sometimes be accompanied by telangiectasia and lesions on the forehead, eyebrows, upper lips, and pinna.  The pigmentation is usually on both preauricular regions, maxillary, and the cheeks. It is also often associated with keratosis pilaris. What are the causes of Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei et Colli? The causes of this disease are not known. Who can get Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei et Colli? It affects males and females in adolescence or young adulthood. What is the treatment for Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei et Colli? So…

What is Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii? Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii (KPRF) is a subtype of keratosis pilaris presenting with numerous grain-like papules in a background of continuous redness most often affecting the face and upper extremities with persistence beyond puberty. Who can get Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii? Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii is most common in children and adolescents. What causes Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii? Genetics, seasonal changes, hormonal imbalances, pregnancy, PCOS, puberty, and medicines (like accutane) are some causes of Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii. What is the treatment for Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii? How to deal with redness in Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii? What is a good skincare routine for…

What is Ulerythema Ophryogenes? Ulerythema Ophryogenes or Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans Faciei is a rare, uncommon form of keratosis that causes scar-like follicular depressions and permanent loss of hair in the eyebrows. Ulerythema means ‘scar with redness’, and ‘ophryo’ refers to the eyebrow. Who can get Ulerythema Ophryogenes? Ulerythema Ophryogenes first appears in infancy and is mainly diagnosed in children and adolescents. What causes Ulerythema Ophryogenes? Ulerythema Ophryogenes is caused by abnormal keratinization of the follicular infundibulum. Scale fills the follicle and stops the hair shaft resulting in inflammation. Over time, chronic inflammation results in atrophy and alopecia. Climate, Hormonal imbalances, pregnancy, PCOS, and puberty are some other causes. What is the treatment for Ulerythema Ophryogenes? Early diagnosis and treatment can help to reduce inflammation…

What is Atrophoderma Vermiculata? Atrophoderma Vermiculata or Folliculitis Ulerythema Reticulata is a rare form of keratosis pilaris characterized by follicular keratotic papules slowly progressing to characteristic ”honeycomb” atrophy (scar) on the cheeks, preauricular area, and forehead. Additional features include facial redness, milia, and follicular plugs. Sometimes, the condition may affect the upper lip, ears, or limbs. Who can get Atrophoderma Vermiculata? Atrophoderma Vermiculata is mainly diagnosed in children and adolescents. What causes Atrophoderma Vermiculata? Atrophoderma Vermiculata is caused by a change in the genetic material (DNA). Genetics, hormonal changes, puberty, and pregnancy are some other causes. What is the treatment for Atrophoderma Vermiculata? Early diagnosis and treatment can help to reduce…

What is Keratosis Pilaris? Keratosis Pilaris (KP), also known as chicken skin is a common skin condition that causes small rough, dry bumps to appear on the skin. They may look white, red, pinkish-purple on fair skin, or brownish-black on dark skin. This is an incurable disease but you can treat it with OTC products and reduce its appearance. Where does Keratosis Pilaris occur? Keratosis pilaris commonly occur on the face, outer arms, outer legs, buttocks, shoulders, chest, and cheeks. It is less likely to see KP on the trunk than it is to see KP on the outer limbs. It isn’t contagious and doesn’t usually cause discomfort or itching. The reason…

What is Rosacea Fulminans? Rosacea Fulminans, also known as Pyoderma Faciale or Rosacea Conglobata is a rare skin disorder that usually affects women usually between the ages of 15-46. It is a more exacerbated form of rosacea and is characterized by the sudden onset of papules, pustules, cysts, and painful nodules with red-cyanotic centrofacial erythema. How is it caused? It is not known how Rosacea fulminans is caused but hormonal, immunological, and vascular factors have been reported. How to treat Rosacea Fulminans? Treatment options include corticosteroids, isotretinoin, dapsone, prednisolone, and antibiotics (doxycycline is commonly used). If the above treatments have failed, try switching to a plant-based diet, avoiding high-glycemic foods, and…

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What is Sebaceous Hyperplasia? Sebaceous Hyperplasia presents as little yellow bumps with a dent in the center and can be pretty numerous. It occurs on the face and body and can look like many common skin cancers out there (it’s not skin cancer). That’s why it is better to get it diagnosed by a doctor. What causes Sebaceous Hyperplasia? Sebaceous hyperplasia might be caused by low levels of hormones in older men and women. Those hormones play a key role in oil gland production and as these levels decline the oil gland production is delayed and they become bigger. This is just a theory though and there is not much…

What are Sebaceous Filaments? Sebaceous filaments are cylindrical tubes present in areas of the face where you have a rich density of oil glands or sebaceous follicles. They can be either yellow or white and are completely different from whiteheads and blackheads. These cylindrical tubes are composed of about 10 to 30 layers of dead skin, bacteria, oil, and sebum. You can see them extruding from the pore by moving your nose from side to side by using your fingers. Once they are removed, the pores will refill again within 30 days. You can’t permanently remove, you just have to clean and take care of the area. You can find…

In this product, we will be talking about the best products for sebaceous filaments. Note: we have products with active ingredients that help to reduce sebaceous filaments. Our Pick: 1. Products with Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide Using products with salicylic acid and niacinamide can help reduce sebaceous filaments. Salicylic acid is oil-loving. it focuses on the pores and decreases the amount of oil on the skin’s surface and the size of your sebaceous filaments. Niacinamide also minimizes pore appearance and regulates oil. Products containing Salicylic Acid: For salicylic acid, it is better to use a cleanser than a leave-on as it might irritate your skin and further increase the appearance…