Keratosis Pilaris

Keratosis Pilaris is the common genetic follicular. It is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin and hence colloquially referred to as chicken skin. Mostly it appears on the back and upper side of the arms. Sometimes it may also appear in the thighs, tops of legs, buttocks or at any body part except near the smooth skin area. The different kinds of Keratosis Pilaris are keratosis pilaris rubra, alba, rubra faceii and related disorders. Treatments are largely symptomatic.

Some of the treatment given for this Keratosis Pilaris is intensive moisturizing crèmes, lac-hydrin and retina A. Medicated lotions like alpha hydroxy acids or urea may be used temporarily. Milk baths increases the cosmetic improvement due to the lactic acid. Sometimes sunlight will also be useful but it may cause skin cancer. Vitamin A can be used as small amounts. The clothes used during this Keratosis Pilaris should be loose in the affected areas which will reduce the marks.