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Keratosis pilaris
A condition that causes rough patches and small, acne-like bumps on the skin, most commonly on the backs of the upper arms.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
How it can usually be treated?
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Medications
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Surgery
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What causes keratosis pilaris?
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What can be done for keratosis pilaris?
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Does keratosis pilaris require treatment?
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Is some other cure for keratosis pilaris?
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Are there any cures of keratosis pilaris?
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How can i lessen the my keratosis pilaris?
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What work best to treat keratosis pilaris?
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What is keratosis pilaris? it is cureble? why?
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Are there home remedies for keratosis pilaris?
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keratosis pilaris is there any treatment for it?
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Is about to work outside with keratosis pilaris?
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How do I make my keratosis pilaris less noticable?
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Any advice on keratosis pilaris? What's best to use?
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How can I reduce the appearance of Keratosis Pilaris?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Does exfoliation make keratosis pilaris better or worse?
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What can I do to get rid of redness from keratosis pilaris?
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A 48-year old asked:
could being in the sun a lot help reduce keratosis pilaris?
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What's recommended as a cure for keratosis pilaris naturally?
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Is there medication oral or topical to control keratosis pilaris?
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What can I do to treat my keratosis pilaris quickly and naturally?
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A 25-year old female asked:
What foods should I avoid with keratosis Pilaris? Thanks so much!
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A 42-year old female asked:
Does keratosis pilaris sometimes get worse before it gets better?!??
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How can do I reduce the appearance and the feel of keratosis pilaris?
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What can I do to reduce the redness associated with Keratosis Pilaris?
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