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Medical Conditions - Keratosis Pilaris Rubra

Keratosis pilaris rubra is a skin condition where rough, bumpy spots appear on the skin. It occurs genetically, and in some cases, hair follicles become plugged with keratin. It is treated by taking emollients, keratolytic agents, topical corticosteroids, and topical retinoids.

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What are these spots around penis that cannot be popped?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send photographs of the lesion as I am unable to get your problem. If you cannot pop it out, then probably they are not folliculitis. Thank you.

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