Actors with keratosis pilaris: 59 Photos
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Ask Dr. Pimple Popper | Keratosis Pilaris aka Chicken Skin
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In the recent past, two film celebrities from India, Yami Gautam and Samantha Ruth Prabhu made it known that they were suffering from Keratosis Pilaris and Myositis respectively.
Sometimes called as chicken skin, KP can cause embarrassment and self-esteem issues due to its obvious appearance.
This condition can worsen in the winter months when the skin tends to dry out and may also worsen during pregnancy. There's no cure for the condition, but some methods may treat it or prevent it from worsening. Keratosis pilaris will usually clear up naturally by the time you reach age 30.
Keratosis pilaris is a chronic condition most common in the adolescent population. The condition characteristically presents with papules with follicular involvement and surrounding erythema typically located on the extensor surfaces of the proximal upper and lower extremities.
Keratosis pilaris (ker-uh-TOE-sis pih-LAIR-is) is a harmless skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps, often on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks. The bumps usually don't hurt or itch. Keratosis pilaris is often considered a common variant of skin. It can't be cured or prevented.