Hi,
Keratosis pilaris is more common on the back of the arms and running down the sides. However, the lesions on your chest could be folliculitis.
Keratosis pilaris occurs as excess keratin, a natural protein in the skin, accumulates within the hair follicles forming hard plugs (process known as hyperkeratinization). Bearing only cosmetic consequence, the condition most often appears as a proliferation of tiny hard bumps that are seldom sore or itchy.
Many KP bumps contain an ingrown hair that has coiled. The hair grows inside the follicle, often encapsulated, and can be removed, much like an ingrown hair, though removal can lead to scarring.
There is currently no known cure for keratosis pilaris. The treatments are largely symptomatic and may be used to temporarily improve the appearance and texture of affected skin.
Exfoliation, intensive moisturizing cremes, lac-hydrin, topical retinoids such as Retin A and medicated lotions containing alpha hydroxy acids or urea may be used for this purpose.
For folliclitis, which is an inflammation of the hair follicles caused by Staphylococcus, an application of anti-septic cream will do. It prsents as pimples/pustules associated with redness and itching, around a hair follicle.
ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratosis_pilaris
Hi
Folliculitis usually presents as red bumps on the skin. These bumps affect the hair follicles, thus you would be able to see the bumps usually at the base of a hair shaft. The bumps may have a yellowish or greenish center. They may itch or they may be painful. As for keratosis pilaris, the bumps may be whitish in color. They usually affect the back of the arms or the upper portion of the lower extremities. They do not itch unless an overlying fungal infection is present. Keratosis pilaris may resolve spontaneously while folliculitis is contagious. Based on your post, this does not seem to be folliculitis.
Have you applied topical antibiotics on the affected skin?