keratinization (redirected from keratinization defects)

keratinization /ker·a·tin·i·za·tion/ (ker″ah-tin″ĭ-za´shun) conversion into keratin.

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ker·a·tin·i·za·tion (kr-tn--zshn)

n.

The conversion of squamous epithelial cells into a horny material, such as nails. Also called cornification.

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keratinization

[-īzā′shən]

Etymology: Gk, keras + L, izein, to cause

a process by which epithelial cells lose their moisture and are replaced by horny tissue.

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keratinization (ker´tin´izā´shn),

n the process of becoming keratinized.

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keratinization

the development of or conversion into keratin.

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keratinization defects

include hyperkeratosis, hypokeratosis, dyskeratosis. Diseases in which abnormal keratinization is an important feature include seborrhea, vitamin a responsive dermatosis, nasodigital hyperkeratosis, acne, parapsoriasis.

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Patient discussion about keratinization defects.

Q. skins does excrete oil and keratin what exactly is the whitish cape up that you can squeeze out from underskin

A. It sounds like you refer to sebum, an oily substance secreted by (how surprising :) ) sebaceus glands attached to the hair root. It's important for the skin, although abnormal secretion of it may cause diseases such as acne.

You may read more here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebum#Sebum