WHAT IS KERATOSIS PILARIS?

Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition that causes tiny bumps on the skin. The bumps often develop on the back of the arms.

Keratosis pilaris is mainly found on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR KERATOSIS PILARIS?

• Close blood relative's history
• Asthma
• Dry skin
• Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
• Obese
• Hay fever
• Ichthyosis Vulgaris
• Women are more prone
• Children or teenagers

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF KERATOSIS PILARIS?

Keratosis pilaris can occur at any age, but it’s more common in young children. Signs and symptoms include

• Painless, red or slight pinkness, tiny bumps, typically on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks
• Dry, rough skin in the areas with bumps
• Worsening when seasonal changes cause low humidity and the skin tends to be drier
• Sandpaper-like bumps resembling goose flesh 

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF KERATOSIS PILARIS?

Keratosis pilaris results from the buildup of keratin -a hard protein that protects skin from harmful substances and infection. The keratin forms a scaly plug that blocks the opening of the hair follicle. Usually, many plugs form, causing patches of rough, bumpy skin.

DIAGNOSIS OF KERATOSIS PILARIS

• This condition doesn’t require any testing
• Diagnosis is made by physical examination

TREATMENT OF KERATOSIS PILARIS

1. This condition is usually a self-treatable
2. Medicated soaps and creams will improve the symptoms

MANAGEMENT OF KERATOSIS PILARIS

• Avoid tight clothing
• Moisturizer
• Warm bath
• Exfoliation
• Use coconut oil
• Maintain hygiene

HOMEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT OF KERATOSIS PILARIS

1. Agaricus muscarius
2. Arsenic album
3. Rhus tox
4. Borax bovista
5. Lithium carb
6. Mercurius
7. Phosphorus 
8. Thuja
9. Sepia
10. Petroleum
11. Sulphur
12. Kali mur

DO'S AND DON'TS

DO'S

• Exfoliate your affected areas of skin once every week.
• Moisturize your skin regularly

DON'TS

• Don't let your skin gets dehydrated