references
Mayo Clinic: “Keratosis Pilaris Symptoms and Causes”
uptodate.com: “Keratosis pilaris”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Keratosis Pilaris Overview”
Robert Anolik MD, board certified dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
U.K. National Health System: “Keratosis pilaris”
DermNet NZ: “Keratosis pilaris”
National Library of Medicine: “Keratosis pilaris”
Medscape: “Keratosis Pilaris”
Nationwide Children’s Hospital: “Keratosis Pilaris”
American Academy of Family Physicians: “Keratosis Pilaris”
Johns Hopkins Medicine: “Keratosis Pilaris”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Keratosis Pilaris: Who Gets and Causes”
Cleveland Clinic: “Keratosis Pilaris”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Keratosis Pilaris: Signs and Symptoms”
Mayo Clinic: “Keratin plug”
Mayo Clinic: “Keratosis Pilaris Diagnosis and Treatment”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Keratosis Pilaris Diagnosis and Treatment”
Cleveland Clinic: "Dermatitis Herpetiformis"
Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911.
Regularly exfoliating and moisturizing your skin is the best way to treat keratosis pilaris at home.
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- Symptoms
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Medical Treatment
- At-Home Remedies
- Bottom Line
Keratosis pilaris is marked by bumpy skin that often feels dry and rough.
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Stick to short showers, and clean and exfoliate your skin gently.
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Image Credit: torwai/iStock/GettyImages
Mayo Clinic: “Keratosis Pilaris Symptoms and Causes”
uptodate.com: “Keratosis pilaris”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Keratosis Pilaris Overview”
Robert Anolik MD, board certified dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
U.K. National Health System: “Keratosis pilaris”
DermNet NZ: “Keratosis pilaris”
National Library of Medicine: “Keratosis pilaris”
Medscape: “Keratosis Pilaris”
Nationwide Children’s Hospital: “Keratosis Pilaris”
American Academy of Family Physicians: “Keratosis Pilaris”
Johns Hopkins Medicine: “Keratosis Pilaris”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Keratosis Pilaris: Who Gets and Causes”
Cleveland Clinic: “Keratosis Pilaris”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Keratosis Pilaris: Signs and Symptoms”
Mayo Clinic: “Keratin plug”
Mayo Clinic: “Keratosis Pilaris Diagnosis and Treatment”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Keratosis Pilaris Diagnosis and Treatment”
Cleveland Clinic: "Dermatitis Herpetiformis"
