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Question: My daughter sometimes has what looks like little pieces of fingernail that grow out of a follicle on her arm. What is this?
Brief Answer:
Keratosis pilaris
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It is called as keratosis pilaris.
It happens due to blocked sebaceous glands which produces thick white spine like material.
I treat such cases with topical urea and lactic acid cream.
It comes with the trade name of Xerina or cotaryl.
You can use any of these for your daughter.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Keratosis pilaris
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It is called as keratosis pilaris.
It happens due to blocked sebaceous glands which produces thick white spine like material.
I treat such cases with topical urea and lactic acid cream.
It comes with the trade name of Xerina or cotaryl.
You can use any of these for your daughter.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Are these it'd drugs or prescription?
Otc drugs or pres
Otc drugs or pres
Brief Answer:
Available over the counter
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can get these over the counter.
Ask for xerina or cotaryl.
Available over the counter
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can get these over the counter.
Ask for xerina or cotaryl.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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