Will keratosis pilaris fade after puberty?

Written by Huang Ling Juan
Dermatology
Updated on September 19, 2024
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Keratosis pilaris can potentially fade after puberty. This condition is a genetically induced skin disease characterized by abnormal keratinization around the hair follicles. The disease is more common among children and adolescents with dry skin, and the rash tends to diminish as one ages. Keratosis pilaris occurs due to keratinization at the openings of hair follicles, which affects the growth of fine hair, making the skin feel rough, similar to goosebumps. Currently, there is no cure for keratosis pilaris, but symptoms can be improved using certain medications. Topically, keratolytics or skin softeners can be applied to alleviate symptoms and smooth the skin. Additionally, taking oral vitamin A or consuming foods rich in vitamin A can be beneficial for this condition.

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Will keratosis pilaris fade after puberty?

Keratosis pilaris can potentially fade after puberty. This condition is a genetically induced skin disease characterized by abnormal keratinization around the hair follicles. The disease is more common among children and adolescents with dry skin, and the rash tends to diminish as one ages. Keratosis pilaris occurs due to keratinization at the openings of hair follicles, which affects the growth of fine hair, making the skin feel rough, similar to goosebumps. Currently, there is no cure for keratosis pilaris, but symptoms can be improved using certain medications. Topically, keratolytics or skin softeners can be applied to alleviate symptoms and smooth the skin. Additionally, taking oral vitamin A or consuming foods rich in vitamin A can be beneficial for this condition.

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Can acne be squeezed?

Acne, commonly known as acne vulgaris, is somewhat related to the vigorous secretion of one's own sebaceous glands. Spicy and irritating foods or staying up late can also cause it. If the acne is in the inflammatory phase and is very red and painful, try not to squeeze it, as this can easily lead to scarring or pits later on. If an individual acne lesion has become purulent and feels soft to the touch, you can prick it with a needle and squeeze out the pus, which can speed up recovery later. However, it is still recommended to use standard medications and combined red and blue light therapy, as this is less likely to cause skin damage and the recovery effects are generally better. It is also advisable to develop good dietary and lifestyle habits. (Doctor's answer is for reference only, administer medication under the guidance of a professional physician, do not blindly medicate.)

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What should I do if nocturnal emissions are too frequent during adolescence?

It is a normal physiological phenomenon for adolescents in puberty to experience nocturnal emissions. If the frequency of nocturnal emissions does not exceed twice per week or eight times per month, it is considered normal. If the frequency of nocturnal emissions exceeds the above numbers, and symptoms such as physical fatigue, weakness, lack of concentration, and decreased memory occur, pathological causes should be considered, such as balanoposthitis, phimosis urethritis, and seminal vesiculitis, all of which can lead to frequent nocturnal emissions. Additionally, frequent nocturnal emissions might also be caused by strong sexual fantasies during the day and frequent interactions with the opposite sex. In such cases, it is advisable to promptly visit the urology department of a hospital for a detailed examination. If the condition is caused by a urinary system infection, antibiotics should be used timely to control the infection. If conditions like phimosis are present, early surgical treatment is recommended.

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Why do people get acne?

Acne, medically known as acne vulgaris, is associated with excessive secretion of sebaceous glands, consumption of spicy and stimulating foods, or staying up late. It also has links to individual familial genetics and hormonal imbalances. The main mechanism of the disease involves the sebaceous glands during secretion combining with Propionibacterium acnes on the skin surface, resulting in a purulent infectious disease. Once acne occurs, it is essential to seek proper treatment and avoid squeezing, picking, or forcibly removing with acne needles. Otherwise, it can lead to scarring or acne marks, which may affect one’s facial appearance later on.

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Is there a difference between acne and pimples?

The difference between acne and pimples is that actually, they are of the same type. Acne is commonly known as ordinary acne, and can occur at any age stage, but is most prevalent among teenagers, hence the term "acne." It is actually a chronic inflammatory disease of the hair follicle sebaceous gland, and pimples are one type of acne. The various types of lesions in acne are caused by inflammation at different depths of the hair follicles and subsequent reactions. This includes pimples caused by blockage of the hair follicle sebaceous gland duct, as well as superficial pustular inflammation at the hair follicle opening, papules, nodules, cysts, and scars, all of which are categorized as acne. Pimples are the initial form of acne; the lesions are cone-shaped papules consistent with the hair follicles, and are divided into whiteheads and blackheads. Whiteheads are also known as closed comedones, while blackheads are called open comedones. Inside whiteheads, there is a yellow-white tofu dregs-like substance, while blackheads are oxidized whiteheads that have been exposed over time.