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What is keratosis pilaris?

Also known as chicken skin, it is characterized by rough patches and small, acne-like bumps on the skin. It occurs when there is excessive keratin production in the skin and is commonly seen on arms, thighs, cheeks, and buttocks.

Symptoms of keratosis pilaris

  • Pimples / Acne

Questions your doctor may ask to check for keratosis pilaris

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose keratosis pilaris

  • Do you have acne?

Treatment for keratosis pilaris

The main treatment approach is personal hygiene and skincare. Regularly exfoliate the skin and keep it well-hydrated. Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes.

View the symptoms of Keratosis Pilaris

  • Pimples

References

  • Pennycook KB, McCready TA. Keratosis Pilaris. 2022 Jun 27. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan–. PMID: 31536314.

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546708/

  • Wang JF, Orlow SJ. Keratosis Pilaris and its Subtypes: Associations, New Molecular and Pharmacologic Etiologies, and Therapeutic Options. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2018 Oct;19(5):733-757. doi: 10.1007/s40257-018-0368-3. PMID: 30043128.

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40257-018-0368-3

  • Maghfour J, Ly S, Haidari W, Taylor SL, Feldman SR. Treatment of keratosis pilaris and its variants: a systematic review. J Dermatolog Treat. 2022 May;33(3):1231-1242. doi: 10.1080/09546634.2020.1818678. Epub 2020 Sep 14. PMID: 32886029.

    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09546634.2020.1818678

  • Keratosis Pilaris. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019 Nov;36(6):937-938. doi: 10.1111/pde.14062. PMID: 31778553.

    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/pde.14062

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