Keratin is also found in the nails and hair.
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A 2010 study found that women were slightly more likely than men to get a cutaneous horn.
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Treatment
The treatment of a cutaneous horn depends on what bang out of lesion is involved.
This is a medical procedure involving the removal of tissue by scraping or scooping.
The prognosis of skin horn treatment depends largely on the jot down of underlying lesion linked with the anomaly.
Work with your healthcare team to determine the best course of treatment for you.
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