Keratosis Pilaris
Who's affected
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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 eczema or a condition called ichthyosis
- people of Celtic origin
The conditiontypically startsduring childhood, although itcan sometimes occur in babies, and gets worse in adolescence, around puberty .
Keratosis pilaris sometimes improves after puberty, and may even disappear in adulthood, althoughmany adults still have theconditionin their 40s and 50s. It's uncommon in elderly people.
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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,
Introduction
Keratosis pilaris is a common, harmless condition where the skin becomes rough and bumpy, as if covered in permanent goose pimples.
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
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
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
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
