24/06/2025
Keratosis Pilaris, often called “chicken skin,” is a common, harmless skin condition that appears as tiny, rough bumps—usually on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks.
🧬 It happens when keratin (a protein in the skin) blocks hair follicles, causing dry, bumpy patches.
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🔍 What Does It Look Like?
✔️ Small, sandpaper-like bumps
✔️ Often white, red, or skin-colored
✔️ Most noticeable in dry weather
✔️ Typically not itchy or painful
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💡 Treatment Tips:
✨ Use gentle exfoliants (like lactic or glycolic acid)
🧴 Keep skin well-moisturized with urea or ceramide creams
🚿 Avoid harsh soaps and hot showers
🩺 For stubborn cases, prescription creams or laser treatments may help
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🙋♀️ Did You Know?
KP affects nearly 40% of adults and 50-80% of adolescents. It’s totally normal—and treatable!
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🗨️ Have you struggled with KP? What’s worked for you? Let us know in the comments!
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