Hair follicle keratinization or hyperkeratinization is a disorder involving the cells inside the hair follicle. Here the process of desquamation, that is falling off of dead cells is interrupted, which results in increased binding of dead cells. This can lead to clogging of the sebaceous glands and infection.
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What could be the painless bumps on my penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a few bumps on my penis skin. I do masturbate. I am concerned because I do not know what might have caused this or what these bumps are. They do not burn. I have not experienced any discharge or burning sensation. I am confused what this is. I am attaching a picture. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your complaints and seen the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity) as well. These small painless nodules might be caused by hair follicles. It does not seem to be infected. As you mentioned that they are painless, without any di... Read Full »
What to do for variation in hair strand thickness?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a strange problem with my hair. 60 % of my hair is straight, but the remaining is medium to curly hair. The strange thing is that if I pluck a strand of this new curly hair, the thickness thereof is uneven along the strand, i.e. it starts with thick hair after a few millimeters... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Some people do suffer from this problem. There is no permanent care. However, there are certain options that you can try. Recently liquid keratin treatments are available which have a longer-lasting effect and keep your hair straight for at... Read Full »
How to repair damaged, frizzy and rough hair?
Query: Hi doctor, I have taken smoothening fourth time with a gap of a one-year interval between each session. But, this time I have taken keratin treatment also. My hairs from the ends are damaged, frizzy and rough. Is it possible to repair them? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Keratin treatment is for damaged, rough and frizzy hair. You should always take keratin treatment for hairs. Take biotin supplements for proper growth and good texture of hair. Get regular trimming of hair at the ends as weathering leads to dry and frizzy ends. Avoid... Read Full »
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