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
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 …
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 - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年10月23日 · For keratosis pilaris, some basic questions include: What is likely causing the symptoms? What are other possible causes for the symptoms? Is this condition likely short lived, or will it last a long time? What is the best course of action? What are the alternatives to the primary approach that you're suggesting?
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: What Is It, Causes, Treatment | Osmosis
2024年1月3日 · Keratosis pilaris, also known as follicular keratosis, is a common, harmless skin condition that causes small bumps to develop on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, and buttocks but not the palms of the hands or soles of the feet. The bumps can go away on their own over time, often fading by the age of 30.
Keratosis pilaris: Diagnosis and treatment - American Academy of ...
2014年6月19日 · To diagnose this condition, your dermatologist will examine your skin, looking closely at the skin that shows signs of keratosis pilaris. How do dermatologists treat keratosis pilaris? This skin condition is harmless, so you don’t need to treat it. If the itch, dryness, or the appearance of your skin bothers you, treatment can help.
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