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St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
Dedee Murrell practices practicing medicine in Fitzroy, Australia. Murrell is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Keratosis Pilaris. They are also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Epidermolysis Bullosa, Pemphigus, Pemphigus Vulgaris, and Pemphigus Foliaceus.
Linda Martin practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Ms. Martin is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Keratosis Pilaris. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Keratosis Pilaris, Melanoma, Melasma, and Muir-Torre Syndrome.
Reading Dermatology Associates PC
Jason Hendrix is a Holistic Medicine specialist and a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Lawn, Pennsylvania. Mr. Hendrix is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratosis Pilaris. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Warts, Scabies, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Actinic Keratosis. Mr. Hendrix is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.
Summary: Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a very common skin condition that affects up to 80% of adolescents and 40% of adults. Clinically, KP causes rough dry patches and tiny spiny bumps around the hair follicles, as well as redness and pigmentation changes, most often on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks. While KP is benign, it can be cosmetically very bothersome. Currently, treatment options for KP ...