What is porokeratosis?

Answer by  Zach29 (153)

This is a term used to describe several dermatological growths on various parts of the body. Commonly, porokeratosis appears as small, hard spots on the sole of the foot.

Answer by  DebH2010 (291)

Porokeratosis is a skin disorder involving the pigment cells in your skin. It typically manifests as brown patches with a slight ridge around the outside. Sometimes it looks like psoriasis.

Answer by  justjenn2u (22)

Porokeratosis is a term which is used to describe skin problems on the human body. The lesions appear as dozens of small seed shaped lesions which are hyperkeratotic. Typically, these lesions are slightly raised and usually appear on the soles and palms. Often, these lesions may be referred to as a seed corn.

Answer by  Qwitzon (578)

It is a disease of keratinization: the ability of the body to build hair, nails and skin In skin, frequently shows up as seed-like plantar's warts. It is the result of a genetic predisposition and some of the (5) clinical variants are activated by exposure to the sun or a virus-- as in the "tree-bark" man of China.