hyperkeratinization

This causes the formation of hard plugs (process known as hyperkeratinization).

This helps prevent the hyperkeratinization of these cells that can create a blockage.

Hyperkeratinization is a disorder of the cells lining the inside of a hair follicle.

Hyperkeratinization, corneocyte cohesion, and alpha hydroxy acids.

Hyperkeratinization and formation of a plug of keratin and sebum (a microcomedo) is the earliest change.

However, in hyperkeratinization, this process is interrupted and a number of these dead skin cells do not leave the follicle because of an excess of keratin, a natural protein found in the skin.