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This glossary defines commonly used Psoriasis terms, including products and medications used in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions that co-exist with psoriasis such as acne, rosacea, eczema and dermatitis.

Keratolysis Exfoliativa: a harmless condition of the skin, often misdiagnosed as chronic contact dermatitis or psoriasis. It primarily appears on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet. The symptoms are characterized by dry skin and air-filled blisters. The blisters peel off easily, leaving reddish, tender areas. Also known as Lamellar dyshidrosis.

Keratosis pilaris: symptoms appear as small, rough bumps, generally on the face, upper arms, and thighs. Commonly occurs in atopic dermatitis

Ketoconazole: an antifungal preparation. It is used to treat sebborrheic dermatitis with the rationale that sebborrheic dermatitis is caused by a fungus which lives on everyone's skin and is normally non-pathological. It is the main ingredient in Nizoral.

Kinerase®: a moisturizing cream containing N6-furfuryladenine.

Koebner’s phenomenon: psoriatic lesions appear at the site of injury, infection or other skin problem. The lesion may trigger the initial onset of psoriasis, or may be a new lesion in an existing case of psoriasis.

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