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Keratosis Pilaris - What is Keratosis Pilaris ?

What is Keratosis Pilaris ?

Keratosis Pilaris may begin at any age. Keratosis Pilaris can affect healthy people, or it can be associated with medical problems. Some cases are genetically inherited. Keratosis Pilaris is common. A protein found in our skin, known as keratin, plugs the hair follicles. It often occurs in people who have rough dry skin. This occurs on the arms or legs in many cases but has been known to present in other areas of the body has well. The patches will be small to medium in size and normally do not spread from where they first presented.

Treatment of Keratosis Pilaris

Methods For Treating Keratosis Pilaris are :

• Lotions may be helpful in improving the appearance of the skin but this is not a cure.
• Keeping the area damp is also an option to help relieve any of the discomfort associated with Keratosis Pilaris.