What is Keratosis pilaris? And How can Keratosis pilaris be treated?
What is Keratosis pilaris? Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a very common skin condition and it usually affects 50-70% of adolescents and approximately 40% of adults. Keratosis means that there is too much of Keratin (dead layer of skin) while pilaris means hair. In Keratosis pilaris, many small horny plugs can be seen blocking the hair follicle on the upper and outer parts of the arms and thighs. This can looks like goose bumps but feels slightly rough. This can look like goose bumps but feels slightly rough. Keratosis pilaris appears when extra keratin accumulates in the hair follicles. This usually starts in childhood and becomes more obvious during adolescence and in adulthood. For reasons not fully understood the condition seems to be better in the summer than in the winter perhaps because in winter the skin often gets dry while in summer the sweat makes it less dry. It usually seen in patients with dry skin. What are the symptoms of Keratosis pilaris (KP)? The skin feels roug...