Tiny follicular “chicken skin” bumps
Your plan will address this factor only when it is relevant to your diagnosis.
Your plan will address this factor only when it is relevant to your diagnosis.
Your plan will address this factor only when it is relevant to your diagnosis.
Your plan will address this factor only when it is relevant to your diagnosis.
Your plan will address this factor only when it is relevant to your diagnosis.
Your plan will address this factor only when it is relevant to your diagnosis.
Your plan will address this factor only when it is relevant to your diagnosis.
Your plan will address this factor only when it is relevant to your diagnosis.
Testing and procedures are recommended only when they can answer a useful clinical question or address the diagnosed concern.
Everything you need to know about our doctor-supervised treatments, AI skin analysis, and clinic consultations.
Keratosis pilaris occurs when keratin plugs hair follicles, commonly on upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks.
No. It is common, harmless and not contagious.
Usually not. Do not take high-dose vitamin A or other supplements without a diagnosed need.
Hard scrubbing irritates skin and can worsen redness or pigmentation.
No. Picking can cause inflammation, infection and dark marks.
Urea, lactic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid or selected retinoids may help when used correctly.
Often four to six weeks of consistent care; maintenance is commonly needed.
It may improve with age, but treatment controls rather than guarantees a permanent cure.
Shaving or waxing can increase irritation and follicular bumps in some people.
It may reduce hair-removal irritation but does not directly cure keratin plugging.
Selected superficial peels can smooth texture, but overly strong treatment can damage the barrier.
Scar texture needs a different plan such as microneedling, subcision or resurfacing after acne is controlled.
It is the foundation; keratolytic or prescription treatment may be added if needed.
Diagnosis, barrier care, keratolytics, retinoids, acne treatment, peels and selected texture procedures.