Keratinization: the process by which keratin is deposited in cells causing the cells to become horny, like nails and hair.
Keratosis pilaris: 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 seborrheic dermatitis with the rationale that seborrheic 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 (für-für-el-ad-e-nen).
Klaron®: Sodium Sulfacetamide Lotion. Topical antibiotic used to treat acne.
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.
