Also known as ‘chicken skin bumps’ due to the appearance of coarse bumps on the surface of the skin, keratosis pilaris is an extremely common inherited follicular condition.
They usually begin appearing on the back and outer arms and later become common on the legs, buttocks, and practically every part of the skin that does not have hair or pubescence (such as the soles of your feet and palms). The condition is so common that it is believed that between 40 to 50 percent of the world’s adult population is affected, with numbers even higher for teens – 50 to 80 percent. Shifting in severity, keratosis pilaris can range from innocuous to extremely debilitating.
Keratosis pilaris results in a breakout of small, rough bumps and although they causing little discomfort, they can be very unappealing to the eye. Although keratosis pilaris affects people during all four seasons, it is in winter when humidity levels are low that flare-ups occur, resulting in more exaggerated and defined nodules.
There are a number of keratosis pilaris strands, these include keratosis pilaris rubra (red, inflamed bumps), alba (asperous, bumpy skin with no irritation), rubra faceii (red rash on the cheeks) and less prevalent variations.
Keratosis pilaris is the most frequently occurring of all strands and is defined by its subtly inflamed, small, grey-white papules.
Keratosis pilaris rubra has an important inflammatory component, and thus patients present small red papules. This type is the most conspicuous during the cold months.
Cells that have keratin are continually being shed and replaced by new ones. An example of such shedding is demonstrated by the well known condition of dandruff. Rapid shifts in hormones also bear heavily on the likelihood of experiencing keratosis pilaris which is why the condition is more common in teens and women who suffer from hyperandrogenism. In severe cases, the pores can become blocked and produce acne. Such blocked pores present themselves in a similar manner to the comedones of keratinized plugs that surround hair follicles.
Keratosis Pilaris Treatment Tips
Tip number one is to use a loofa in the shower. Because of its superior ability to remove dead skin, the body finds it much easier to unblock pores. A mild, over-the-counter peeling agent with alpha hydroxy acids may also open up the plugged follicles.
Lotions are often soothing to the affected skin and can help improve its appearance. It is important to use a high quality healthy skin cream that should be applied daily after showering.
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May 19th, 2012