Keratosis pilaris

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What is Keratosis pilaris?

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

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with Keratosis pilaris?
What are the symptoms associated with Keratosis pilaris?
What are the treatment options for Keratosis pilaris?

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keratosis pilaris (little red bumps) - Dermatology Community

- Sep 18, 2009
I've had reddish little red bumps on my upper arms since late childhood and a less severe v...

A second opinion? - Dermatology Community

- Aug 18, 2009
Hi all After consultation with a dermatologist last week, I am looking for a second opin...

skin redness/inflammation/kp - Dermatology Community

- Aug 11, 2009
hello, i took accutane 3 years ago for severe acne. It cleared my acne but i developed sebo...

Keratosis pilaris alba - Dermatology Community

- Aug 11, 2009
Hi, I'm a 14 year old female and quite frustrated. Since I was about 9 I have had Keratosis...

tinea versicolor home remedies - Dermatology Community

- Jul 15, 2009
From what I've read, I have a very mild case of tinea versicolor. I have counted four white...

Lamisil - Dermatology Community

- Jun 30, 2009
My doctor recently prescribed Lamisil for a toe nail fungus that I've had. He mentioned it...

lower legs - slight loss of feeling in the skin - Dermatology Community

- Jun 27, 2009
Hi - I'm a 25-year-old female who lives a moderately active lifestyle. I also suffer from ...

Are all these conditions linked? - Dermatology Community

- Apr 30, 2009
I have a number of skin problems all having to do with cysts. I get sebaceous cysts on my ...

eczema, hair problems, & rosacea? - Dermatology Community

- Apr 23, 2009
I've been having skin problems since I was an infant. At around age 9 or so maybe younger I...

K.p. Chicken skin!! help... i want it gone!! - Dermatology Community

- Jan 26, 2009
hi, i have a skin disorder known as "chicken skin" keratosis pilaris. It is getting very e...
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