Fingernail keratin

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Avatar m tn So my guess is that the hair follicle is defective and is producing fingernail keratin from the scalp. Maybe that means simply that the normal outer sheath of the hair is wildly thicker than it should be. Any help from anyone who knows would be appreciated! Thanks!
Avatar f tn t pretend to know what this is, but wonder if it could be a Keratin growth. (Keratin is a protein which can be soft, like skin or hair, or soft warts, or can be hard, like nails, claws, hooves, etc) I think keratin growths can be quite tenacious, but ask the vet about it. If by any chance it was caused by a virus (like the papilloma virus can cause warts) there may be an anti-viral treatment to stop it ??
Avatar f tn Hi ladies xmas is coming how exciting. .. One question for those who have done or knows about keratin treatment restructure. . Is is bad for the baby if I will do it? My hair dresser says it's organic and it's different keratin restructure than keratin treatment straighting. Hum I have an appointment tomorrow but I was kind of worried I'm 32 weeks pregnant don't want anything to happen to my baby.
Avatar n tn Hello, From the description of the lump,it sounds like a sebaceous cyst. A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac occurring just under the skin which contains a "pasty" or "cheesy" looking substance called keratin. Blocked sebaceous glands, swollen hair follicles and excessive testosterone production will cause such cysts.
Avatar m tn What products would be best to use to dissolve the keratin plugs and excess keratin on my face? I am cautious of using Retin-A as have heard many horror stories online! I'm also cautious of facial peels and salycilic acid as I have dark/mixed race skin that could be more susceptible to hyperpigmentation/scarring from an acid peel. Many thanks for your help!
Avatar m tn Keratin is the protein that forms our skin and hair.While the keratin comes from the basal layer up it becomes flaky and becomes hardened.Mostly they are never noticed but sometimes can collect and fungus thrive on keratin too.
Avatar n tn Prostate, right needle core biopsy Adenocarcinoma of prostate Gleason pattern 3+3=6 involving approximately 5% of the biopsy. Immunostain for Keratin 903 Keratin 34 beta-E12 supports the above diagnosis.Prostate left needle core biopsy Benign prostatic tissue. Innunostain for Keratin 903 Keratin 34 beta E12 supports the above diagnosis. Microscopic description: A.
Avatar n tn Hello, Keratosis pilaris occurs when the human body produces excess keratin, a natural protein in the skin. The excess keratin, which is cream colored, surrounds and entraps the hair follicles in the pore. This causes the formation of hard plugs (process known as hyperkeratinization). I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
Avatar f tn Is fingernails determine who the father is?
Avatar f tn Why is my fingernail on my middle finger starting to pull away from my skin and turn white and the bottom half is pitting and peeling? What could this be?
Avatar m tn My sister in law and I did the Keratin/Brazilian straighting about 4-5 times in the past 18 months. My sister in law was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer 8 months ago and I just found out I have the same diagnosis. Anyone knows if there is any correlation between Brazilian/keratin straighting and thyroid cancer or Thyroid disorder? Anyone experienced something similar? Thanks in advance!
Avatar n tn Can HIV be transmitted if semen got underneath a fingernail? In otherwords, is the tissue underneath the fingernail vulnerable to passing HIV into the blood stream?
Avatar m tn Do you think the virus will transfer from my hand to zipper to then underneath my fingernail? Is it possible to get underneath the fingernail from a small metal zipper?
Avatar f tn Like a keratin treatment? If so, then no the chemicals used for the treatment are way too harsh.
Avatar m tn Does herpes whitlow cause pain under the fingernail and forearm? I've heard of the tingling and burning, I'm not feeling either but I'm feeling numbness under the fingernail and forearm? I did use the bathroom and with the same hand I pulled up my zipper and then in seconds used the underneath of my fingernail very firmly to secure it without washing my hands, very paranoid I spread the virus to my zipper then to the underneath of my fingernail.
Avatar n tn I scratched it using my fingernails and i noticed the pimple rash had a blood (red but the blood did not went outside the body) and i checked the fingernail that i used there is no visible blood also... Questions: 1. If the technician have a dried blood in my car and my fingernail hit or touches the blood and used the same fingernail to scratch my pimple rash...Do you think this is hcv transmission? Higk Risk, Low Risk Or No Risk? Begging for your merciful answer..My anxiety is killing me.
Avatar n tn About a month or so ago I felt something poking me on my right side and noticed there was something that looked like a hard sharp piece of fingernail type tissue sticking out of the inside of my upper arm just above my elbow, Ive pulled it out 3 times total, I also had this happen on the side of the bridge of my nose but that only happened one time years ago.
Avatar n tn It is due to excessive accumulation of keratin in the outer layers of the skin. Thickening of the skin protects it against rubbing, pressure and irritation. The majority of the forms of hyperkeratosis are painless. Although hyperkeratosis may occur anywhere on the skin, there are several areas that are typically involved. Treatment of hyperkeratosis depends on the type, location, severity and cause. Most treatments are aimed at softening the keratin and removing the thickened skin.
Avatar f tn HI guys, It is possible it is a genetic hereditary condition keratin issue. I don't know if any of you are still active on this thread, or on medhelp? Palmoplantar keratoderma, focal acral hyperkeratosis, punctuate keratoderma - might be worth a look ?
Avatar f tn Fingering is not a risk of HIV transmission cut with a fingernail or not.
Avatar n tn The cysts contain keratin and lipid, and the rancid odor often associated with these cysts relates to the relative fat content, bacterial infection, or decomposition. Spontaneous rupture discharges the soft, yellow keratin material into the dermis. A tremendous inflammatory response (foreign-body reaction) ensues, often producing a purulent material.
Avatar m tn Hey there, Am I at risk of any serious disease if I get a very mild scratch from some other man's fingernail? This happened to me a few days back while travelling in a train. Since then, I have been thinking about it and it has been causing me a lot of anxiety. Any help would be extremely appreciated. Thanks and regards.