Keratosis pilaris

Keratosis pilaris
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Definition
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition in which a protein in the skin called keratin forms hard plugs within hair follicles.

Causes of Keratosis Pilaris
The main cause of Keratosis Pilaris is thought to be the increase in proteins such as keratin. Why the protein increases and begins to cause problems has yet to be discovered.

Keratosis Pilaris. A very common genetic follicular condition that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin and is often referred to as "chicken skin". It most often appears on the back and outer sides of the upper arms.

Keratosis pilaris: A harmless but frustrating skin condition that affects up to 50 percent of the population.

Keratosis Pilaris: Red and white horny, pointed plugs around the hair follicles of the cheeks and sides of the arms, seen most frequently before puberty, but may be seen with teenage acne.

This might be a form of a genetic condition called keratosis pilaris. It can also occur on the upper outer arms. Some people grow into it over time, others are lucky and grow out of it over time. You can control it but not cure it.

See also: Keratosis, Keratin, Cosmetics, Protein, Skin disease