Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition that is very common and affects people of all ages. It looks like goose bumps and a lot of people do not realize that it is a skin condition and it can be treated. Although it is not harmful, cosmetically it doesn't look nice.
Keratosis Pilaris is not contagious this skin condition looks like little rough bumps, or chicken skin. The cause is not known, it is thought to be through an overproduction of the keratin part of the skin. Bumps arise from dry skin particles at the top of the hair follicle. And under some of these bumps you will find a small hair as been trapped, this condition shows up on the arms, legs, buttocks and on some people the face.
This skin condition has been linked to genetics, as there is a high rate of people with keratosis pilaris have family members with it. This skin condition usually starts from childhood and is estimated to affect up to 80% of adolescents and 40% of adults. A lot of adults will still have this condition in to there fifties.
Keratosis pilaris is not curable, but treating it will become less noticeable with time. Treating keratosis pilaris needs to be long term as there is no cure, if you stop treatment it will become more noticeable again.
Those that have mild case of keratosis pilaris may find changing there soap and using a more mild soaps like Dove. Applying moisturizer twice a day, morning and night and exfoliating once a week.
Keratosis pilaris does tend to improve over summer months. And following a treatment plan will help. With any condition to do with your body a doctor should always be consulted as you will want the correct diagnosis, they can also suggest creams that will help.
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