Keratosis Pilaris
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Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition, which appears as tiny bumps on the skin. Some people say these bumps look like goosebumps or the skin of a plucked chicken. Others mistake the bumps for small pimples.
These rough-feeling bumps are actually plugs of dead skin cells. The plugs appear most often on the upper arms and thighs (front). Children may have these bumps on their cheeks.
Keratosis pilaris is harmless. If the itch, dryness, or the appearance of these bumps bothers you, treatment can help. Treatment can ease the symptoms and help you see clearer skin.
Treating dry skin often helps. Dry skin can make these bumps more noticeable. In fact, many people say the bumps clear during the summer only to return in the winter. If you decide not to treat these bumps and live in a dry climate or frequently swim in a pool, you may see these bumps year round.
Another treatment option is using a lotion that contains urea, which helps to loosen or slough off the keratin plug. A very popular lotion used in our office is the Uradin 10 Lotion from Isdin, which smoothes out the skin and improves the bumps. If the bumps persist, another option is to use AlphaRet Intensive by skinbetter science (available in the The Skincare Shop). Finally, if you need to be seen by a doctor for these bumps for prescriptions medications, you can make an appointment to see one of our providers.
These rough-feeling bumps are actually plugs of dead skin cells. The plugs appear most often on the upper arms and thighs (front). Children may have these bumps on their cheeks.
Keratosis pilaris is harmless. If the itch, dryness, or the appearance of these bumps bothers you, treatment can help. Treatment can ease the symptoms and help you see clearer skin.
Treating dry skin often helps. Dry skin can make these bumps more noticeable. In fact, many people say the bumps clear during the summer only to return in the winter. If you decide not to treat these bumps and live in a dry climate or frequently swim in a pool, you may see these bumps year round.
Another treatment option is using a lotion that contains urea, which helps to loosen or slough off the keratin plug. A very popular lotion used in our office is the Uradin 10 Lotion from Isdin, which smoothes out the skin and improves the bumps. If the bumps persist, another option is to use AlphaRet Intensive by skinbetter science (available in the The Skincare Shop). Finally, if you need to be seen by a doctor for these bumps for prescriptions medications, you can make an appointment to see one of our providers.