Canine acne does not appear to be a disease
of keratinization.
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This highly specialized tissue normally covers the glans and protects it from abrasion, drying, callusing (
keratinization), and contaminants
of all kinds.
The effect
of glans
keratinization on human sexuality has never been studied.
Keratinization of rat vaginal epithelium IV.
Skin The high amount
of vitamin A in spinach also promotes healthy skin by allowing for proper moisture retention in the epidermis, thus fighting psoriasis,
keratinization, acne and even wrinkles.
References DVM 360: Localized
Keratinization Syndromes (Proceedings) Animal Dermatology Clinic
of British Columbia: Paw and Nail Disorders McKeever Dermatology Clinics: Nasal and Digital Hyperkeratosis petMD: Inflammatory Skin Disease in Dogs Vetstream: Skin —
Keratinization disorders University
of Prince Edward Island: What is Seborrhea?
Canine keratosis, also known as
keratinization disorder, refers to overproduction
of a protein found in skin, nails and hair.
Ichthyosis is a inherited genetic disorder that occurs both in humans and in animals characterized by diffuse
keratinization of the surface layer
of the skin.
The process
of skin cells dying and being replaced by new cells is referred to as
keratinization, where there is a laying down
of a keratin layer on the outer surface
of the skin cells.
A problem or defect in the
keratinization process leads to an overabundance
of keratin, which then causes dog skin itch and flakiness.