Skin keratosis. Photos in adults on the face, legs, arms, neck and body. Reasons stage, symptoms and treatment

skin keratosis - benign nature. The photo in adults it resembles a dense towering skin site. Pathology is not uncommon. The root causes of the disease are different. Neoplasm itself is not dangerous, but if untreated can escalate to a cancer tumor.

What Is Keratosis

Pathology is the seal of the epithelial cells, which triggers the development of tumors with defined boundaries.

Verrucosum may look like:

• plaque;
• spot;
• crust;
• assembly;
• excrescence.

skin keratosis, photo in adults are listed below refers to the category of age-related pathologies. But some species can be diagnosed in children. Keratosis usually affects people older than 40 years. The peak incidence refers to the age of 55-65 years.

The disease develops in both men and women. In some cases, it disappears without treatment. Neoplasm refers to the category of benign, but can develop into a malignant form. Flat on the morphology of cells similar to those of cancer cells, so the appearance of disease is advised to immediately seek the help of a specialist.

types keratosis

Dermatologists are distinguished basic types of keratitis, depending on the symptoms and the causes of their provoked.

Accepted provide the following forms:

• hydrocyanic or senile;
• angiokeratomas;
• follicular;
• seborrheic;
• actinic;
• solar;
• cutaneous horn.

Stage and grade of disease

skin keratosis develops gradually. Each type has its own inherent in the clinical picture. When hydrocyanic form as growth neoplasms, pathology affected skin portion is dark and loose. In the second step in the tissues formed cysts.

The skin becomes rough, it begins to peel off. If the damage keratomas, she starts to bleed, it becomes painful. Sometimes joined by the inflammatory process.

In the initial stages angiokeratoma on the skin of the patient formed vascular bundles of blue-black color, which is the diameter of 2-5 mm. They are based on cells of the dermis. In the second step ogrubevayut nodules and begin to peel off. At the last stage of the nodules begin to bleed and become inflamed. This form of the disease occurs in newborns.

Localized pathological process in the field of:

• scrotum;
• belly;
• thighs;
• buttocks;
• armpits;
• oral;
• vulva;
• Stop;
• lips;
• cheeks;
• fingers.

Follicular form is more common in women. It is characterized by the formation of keratotic plugs flesh color on the hair follicles. Neoplasms are uneven. Their structure resembles a flat silvery scales. neoplasms size is not more than 1.5 cm.

Often localized in the area:

• person;
• buttocks;
• neck;
• armpits.

skin keratosis (a photo in adults shows only the external symptoms) begins in the cold season. During warmer symptoms is erased character. At a late stage disease nodules increased in size. The skin surface becomes rough. At the last stage, they can begin to bleed and hurt. Seborrheic different kind of sustained development and chronicity.

Yellowish stain on the skin reaches a diameter of 3 cm. It has a dense morphology with a scab. In the second step the stain begins to increase in size, a plurality of layers formed therein. Neoplasm crusts. spots thickness reaches 1.5 cm. In the last starts to blacken steel seal, crack and bleed.

Localized pathology in the area:

• back;
• breast;
• person;
• neck;
• scalp.

This type of disease is not transferred to a cancer form. When actinic form which often develops into a cancer tumor, in a first step rough spots appear nerve. At the last stage, they are transformed into horny scales burgundy.

Keratomas arranged singly. They grow very slowly, reaching 2 centimeters. This form is capable to disappear on their own, but when mechanical impacts or injuries occur.

In the initial stages of the solar keratosis appears a large number of small spots, which are beginning to peel off. They tower over the epidermis. In the last stage of the disease spots are converted into plaques, covered with hard scales.

This form of disease is localized in the area:

• person;
• back;
• soles;
• feet;
• hands.

This form of the disease is one of precancerous. It is triggered by radiation. The initial stage is characterized by the appearance of cutaneous horns on the skin of gray or brown spots. In the second stage of skin keratosis spots begin to be covered by horny scales.

Externally, pictured in adults they resemble tubercle, which strongly dominates the skin. Some tumors take the form of a flat plaque silver. In the last stage keratomas start to peel off and bleed.

Localized pathology in the area:

• lips;
• nose;
• age;
• forehead;
• mucous genitals;
• ears;
• scalp.

This form can go to a cancer form.

symptoms of keratosis

Symptoms of cyanide forms include:

• the presence of multiple formations brown or black;
• plaque formation County shape with defined boundaries;
• appearance of loose flakes;
• The presence of small elevations above the level of the skin;
• forming spots circular or oval;
• formation of tumors on the back, chest and arms;
• appearance of plaques with a diameter of 1 mm to 2 cm.

Angiokeratoma Symptoms include:

• presence of nodules red or maroon diameter of 1-5 mm, rarely 1 cm;
• blurring the boundaries of nodules;
• wrongness form knots;
• arrangement of groups of spots;
• neoplasms elevation above the skin;
• dilation of the capillaries.

Follicular keratome is characterized by:

• dryness of the dermis;
• coloration nodules in gray or pink color;
• clarity nodule boundaries whose diameter is 1.5 cm;
• neoplasms of the tuberosity.

The distinctive features of seborrheic keratomas are:

• oval or round shape neoplasms;
• slight elevation of tumors above the skin;
• spot diameter 6 cm;
• yellow or dark brown spots;
• group arrangement of spots;
• itching;
  
• peeling.

Actinic form, the texture resembles sandpaper, different:

• absence of itching and flaking;
• rashes as seborrheic warts;
• plaques diameter 4 cm;
• bleeding and painful growths.

The main features of the solar keratosis include:

• presence formations in the form of groups;
• plaque formation;
• a slight rise of plaques on the skin;
• the appearance of coarse flake, which can be easily separated.

Cutaneous horn is characterized by:

• gray or brown spots;
• seal neoplasms;
• keratinization spots;
• peeling the tissue;
• bleeding.

Causes of keratosis

The causes of senile keratomas include:

• genetic predisposition;
• failure of epithelial cells;
• pathological conditions of internal organs chronic nature;
• accumulation of toxins in the body;
• metabolic disorders;
• degeneration of the skin.

Reasons angiokeratoma still not been clarified. Some forms have a genetic basis. The majority of patients diagnosed with a metabolic disorder.

By provocateurs include:

• mechanical damage;
• frostbite;
• burn;
• the presence of calluses;
• trauma;
• insect bites.

Follicular form can evolve under the influence of the following factors:

• deficiency of vitamins A, C, D and B group;
• abuse of greasy, spicy, spicy and savory;
• frequent consumption of coffee;
• the use of drugs based on hormone;
• stress and emotional stress;
• syphilis;
• exposure to cold;
• HIV infection;
• tuberculosis of the skin;
• athlete's foot injury;
• the defeat of the body with systemic lupus erythematosus;
• the presence of scleroderma;
• allergy;
• hormone imbalance;
• prolonged irradiation by X-rays;
• exposure to chemicals and poisons;
• wearing synthetic clothing;
• violation of functionality of the digestive system.

Experts have established that the pathology may carry a genetic basis. Disease among children and adolescents are diagnosed in 50-80% of cases. Adult patients account for 40%.

The reasons for seborrheic form should include:

• heredity;
• a malfunction of the immune system;
• aging of the skin;
• endocrine disorders;
• hormone imbalance.

By provocateurs actinic forms include:

• living in hot climates;
• the presence of blond hair and freckles;
• presence of blue or green eyes;
• Frequent sun burns;
• age above 45 years.

skin keratosis (a photo in adults indicate that it is a serious skin disorders), actinic species unlike solar forms develops very slowly because of constant exposure sunlight.

The reasons for solar keratosis include:

• living in the southern regions with hot climates;
• the effects of stress;
  
• the use of drugs on hormonal basis;
• the presence of blue eyes and blond hair;
• frequent burns in the sun.

The development of cutaneous horns provokes:

• exposure to ultraviolet rays;
• disorders of the endocrine system;
• viral infection;
• presence of cancer tumors;
• skin injury;
• genetic basis;
• obesity;
• lack of vitamins;
• failure of the gastrointestinal tract;
• disturbances at the cellular level;
• alcohol and drug use;
• stress;
• burns;
• exposure to sunlight;
• failure to comply with hygiene.

diagnosis keratosis

skin keratosis (a photo in adults indicate the stage of development of the disease) diagnosed by medical visual inspection. If you take a large amount of damage, bleeding and thickens, then it is likely that the tumor morphed into a malignant form.

To reduce the risk of pathology biopsy. The procedure involves sampling of skin samples. It is performed by a physician with the anesthesia of a local nature. Taken a sample is sent to the microscopic analysis.

Also, for the diagnosis of keratosis dermatologists spend:

• dermatoscopy (The procedure is carried out by dermaskopa apparatus capable to identify morphological changes of the skin;
• ultrasound neoplasms.

Most methods include biopsy and dermoscopy. dermoscopy cost in Moscow is from 500 to 3000 rubles. Cost biopsy 1480 rubles. dermoscopy cost Samara from 250 to 2500 rubles. The price of a biopsy is 1500 rubles.

When to see a doctor

A specialist should be handled with the following symptoms:

• age spots;
• the development of tumors, towering above the skin;
• Actinic scales;
• peeling neoplasms;
• itching and bleeding growths.

It should make an appointment with a dermatologist. If you suspect that the development of a benign process, the patient will be redirected to the dermatologist-oncologist.

Prevention keratosis

following preventive rules to be followed in order to avoid complications:

• use skin creams with moisturizing effect;
• include in the diet more foods containing vitamins;
• limit the stay in the sun;
• wear special clothing and gloves when handling chemicals;
• not tan in the sun and in a solarium;
• strengthen the immune system;
• avoid skin injuries;
• hygiene;
  
• in the diagnosis of dermatoses, regular check-ups with a dermatologist.

Methods of treatment of keratoses

Keratosis is eliminated by drug treatment. Folk remedies are used as additional therapy and only after consultation with a specialist. For relief of pathology apply physiotherapy. In complicated disease resorting to surgical method.

Medications

antibiotics	Zinnat, Doksitsikllin, Azithromycin
ointments	Efudex, Fluorouracil, Imikvod, Fluoroplex, Solkoderm
vitamin complexes	Milgamma, Bnevron BF, Vitamin A Bartel Dragz, Retinol

Zinnat drug is used for inflammation. Assigned 500 mg 2 times a day. The course of treatment is 7-10 days. The cost of the drug is 420 mg 500 rubles. The package contains 10 tablets.

Ointment Imikvod used 3 times a week. Treatment should continue until the complete disappearance of symptoms. Maximum treatment is 4 months. Price 5% of the drug is 5087 rubles. The tube contains 250 mg of material.

Vitamin A capsules Barthel Dragz Take 1 tablet daily 15 minutes after eating. The duration of treatment is determined by your doctor. The cost of the drug is 150 rubles. The package of 50 capsules.

Traditional methods

folk remedies can be used to alleviate symptoms of keratosis:

1. Agave leaves after three days of frost are applied to the site of the defeat of the night. After removing the compress keratome is handled by salicyl alcohol. The course of treatment lasts for 3 weeks.
   
2. To a portion of the patient is applied grated raw potatoes. On top of the potatoes covered with a clean cloth and plastic wrap. After 40 minutes, the cast is removed, washed with water and potatoes.
3. Take 2 tbsp. l. dried leaves of celandine. They are filled with 250 mL of boiling water. The mixture was infused for a few hours. Based on it, make lotions. You can wipe the skin infusion.
4. Take 1 tbsp. l. onion peel. Pour its 1 tbsp vinegar. The mixture insist in a dark place for a week, then strain. It is recommended to make lotions. They are left on the affected area for 30 minutes. It is important to avoid getting funds for the healthy parts in order to avoid burns.

Other methods

Since conservative treatment is effective in all cases, then resorted to drastic measures nature - removal of growths. In particular, they are used when the probability of regeneration tumors in cancer.

The following types of treatment:

1. cryolysis. It involves freezing by liquid nitrogen growths. The method used for extensive skin lesions. When freezing plaques undergo necrosis. Possible complications of surgery can be increased skin pigmentation.
2. Removal by radiowaves. This manipulation involves the excision of tumors radionozhom under the influence of radio waves.
3. electrocautery. It represents cauterization by a high frequency electric current. Execution requires anesthesia. There is a risk of formation of scars and age spots.
   
4. The destruction of the laser. Applies point impact on the carbon dioxide laser keratitis. It is the most effective treatment for keratosis, which is characterized by painless, quick, and of the absence of side effects.
5. photodynamic therapy It involves applying Methyl aminolevulinate, followed by exposure to the light wave of predetermined length. This process causes tissue necrosis. At the same healthy tissue is not damaged. After the procedure, you can not stay in the sun for 48 hours.
6. In the treatment of solar keratosis apply curettage. This operational method, in which individual sections by scraping lesion curette. Curettage not applicable for the treatment of actinic forms because it can cause scarring.
7. dermabrasion. Removal of tumors by the abrasive brush.
8. Plazmolifting It involves the use of plasma injection, which stimulates local immunity and promotes the regeneration of skin.
9. Biorevitalization involves injection of hyaluronic acid, which improve the morphology of the skin, promote the rejuvenation, regeneration level increase.
10. chemical peeling. It is used in patients with lesions of a minor nature. For the chemical attack on the wart using lactic or glycolic, salicylic acid.

possible complications

The major complications keratosis include:

• development of microbial eczema;
• violation of the functionality of the nervous system;
• degeneration in a cancer tumor outgrowths;
• tooth loss.

skin keratosis is fraught with serious complications and photos in adults can be seen that this pathology is related to a serious skin disease that requires treatment by a dermatologist and excludes self.

Registration of the article: Lozinski Oleg

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