by ALI GOUDARZI
A keloid is a type of scar that results from an excessive growth of fibrous tissue, specifically collagen. Keloids can form after an injury or surgery, and can also develop spontaneously. They are typically raised, thick, and may extend beyond the borders of the...
by ALI GOUDARZI
Keratin is a type of protein that is found in the skin, hair, and nails. It is a fibrous protein that provides strength and resilience to these structures. Keratin is made up of amino acids that are linked together in a chain. The amino acids are arranged in a way...
by ALI GOUDARZI
Keratinocytes make up about 90% of the cells in the epidermis and are responsible for producing keratin, a fibrous protein that provides strength, resilience, and protection to the skin, hair, and nails. In addition to keratin, keratinocytes produce lipids, which...
by ALI GOUDARZI
Keratolytic agents are substances that promote exfoliation or sloughing of skin cells, particularly the dead skin cells found in the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the epidermis. These agents work by breaking down the bonds between skin cells, allowing them...
by ALI GOUDARZI
Keratoma is a benign skin growth that occurs when the keratinocytes, the predominant cell type in the outer layer of the skin (epidermis), proliferate excessively. This results in the formation of a firm, often round, mass composed of keratin, a fibrous protein that...
