Keratosis pilaris
Introduction
Keratosis pilaris is a common andharmless condition where the skin becomes rough and bumpy, as if covered in permanent goose pimples.
There's no cure forkeratosis pilaris, but you may be able to improve the rash by using soap-free cleansers, moisturising,and gentlyremoving dead skin cells from the surface of the skin (exfoliating).
There's no real need to see your GP unless the condition is causing you concern. It usually improves as you get older and sometimes disappears completely in adulthood.
This page provides more informationon keratosis pilaris and explains what you can do if you have the condition.
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 25 Nov 2016
Introduction
Keratosis pilaris is a common, harmless condition where the skin becomes rough and bumpy, as if covered in permanent goose pimples.
Wherekeratosis pilaris occurs
Keratosis pilaris most commonly affects the back of the upper arms, and sometimes the buttocks and the front of the thighs. Less often, theforearms and upper back may be affected. There are also rare
How it affects the skin
The patches of affected skin will be covered in tiny spiky bumps, which may be white, red or skin-coloured. This spotting looks like"chicken skin" or permanent goose pimples, and the skin feels rough,
Who's affected
Keratosis pilaris is very common,affecting up to one inthree people in the UK. It can affect people of all ages, but it's particularly commonin: children and adolescents females people with eczem
What causeskeratosis pilaris?
Keratosis pilaris runs in families andis inherited from your parents. If one parent has the condition, there's a one in two chance that any children they have will also inherit it. Keratosis pilaris
Treating keratosis pilaris
There's little that can be done to treat keratosis pilaris, andit often gets betteron its own without treatment. However, if it's bothering you, the followingmeasures may help improve your rash: u
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