Keratosis pilaris - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年10月23日 · Keratosis pilaris (ker-uh-TOE-sis pih-LAIR-is) is a harmless skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps, often on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks. The bumps usually don't hurt or itch. Keratosis pilaris is often considered a common variant of skin. It can't be cured or prevented.
Keratosis Pilaris: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
2022年4月15日 · Keratosis pilaris is a benign (not harmful) skin condition that looks like small bumps. If you have this condition, you may notice small, painless bumps on your skin around hair follicles. The bumps consist of excess keratin, which is a protein that helps form your hair, nails and skin’s outer layer (epidermis).
Keratosis Pilaris: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - DermNet
Keratosis pilaris occurs due to abnormal keratinisation of the upper portion lining of the hair follicle. The keratin fills the follicle instead of exfoliating. The cause of keratosis pilaris is not fully understood, but it is thought to have a genetic association with autosomal dominant inheritance.
Keratosis Pilaris: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - WebMD
2024年1月30日 · Keratosis pilaris is a common, harmless skin condition that can cause small, hard bumps on your upper arms, thighs, buttocks, and face. Learn how to manage this skin condition effectively....
Understanding Keratosis Pilaris (Chicken Skin) - Healthline
2023年11月22日 · Keratosis pilaris, sometimes called “chicken skin,” is a common skin condition that causes patches of rough bumps to appear on the skin. These tiny bumps or pimples are dead skin cells plugging...
Keratosis Pilaris: Causes and How to Treat It - Verywell Health
2024年5月4日 · Keratosis pilaris is a bumpy skin rash usually found on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, and buttocks. It is a harmless cosmetic condition and is not contagious. It occurs when hair follicles on the body fill with dead skin cells. Diagnosis is made via a physical examination.
Keratosis pilaris: Treatment and self-care for this common skin ...
2024年1月23日 · Have you or your child ever experienced rough, bumpy "chicken skin" on the upper arms and thighs? You are not alone. It is estimated that 50% to 80% of teens and 40% of adults are affected by this common, harmless skin condition known as keratosis pilaris.
Keratosis pilaris - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年10月23日 · Keratosis pilaris usually clears up on its own with time. In the meantime, you might use one of the many products available to help improve how the skin looks. If moisturizing and other self-care measures don't help, your health care provider may prescribe medicated creams. Creams to remove dead skin cells.
Keratosis Pilaris (KP) | UMass Memorial Health
Keratosis pilaris is a common long-term (chronic) skin condition. It causes small, scaly bumps on the skin where there are hair follicles. The bumps can appear on the upper arms, thighs, and buttocks.
Keratosis Pilaris: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Health
2023年9月27日 · Keratosis pilaris, sometimes called “chicken skin,” is a common condition that appears as small, rough bumps resembling goosebumps. It's most commonly found on the cheeks, upper arms, thighs,...