Thread by @ASkincareperson

KERATOSIS PILARIS is a common, harmless skin condition that causes small, hard bumps that may make your skin feel like SANDPAPER. You may have heard it called “chicken skin.”

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The bumps are often light-colored. They usually appear on your upper arms, thighs, and buttocks, sometimes with redness or swelling. They can also show up on your face, but that's less common.

Signs include:

•Very rough, dry skin.
•Itchy bumps that match your skin tone.

They might look like a pimple or a rash.
Except for some possible itching, keratosis pilaris doesn't hurt and won't get worse.

Your doctor can diagnose this condition by just looking at your skin. If you have dry skin, you're more likely to have keratosis pilaris.

There's no cure for keratosis pilaris. But moisturizing lotions or creams may help your skin look and feel better. A variety of these are available in the store, but you'll need a prescription by a doctor for stronger versions.

Topical exfoliants remove dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. These include creams that contain alpha-hydroxy acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid.

You need to keep your skin moist and moisturized because keratosis is affiliated to dry skin. Do this simple things;

Don't scratch at the bumps or rub your skin roughly.
Use warm water instead of hot for bathing.
Limit your time in the water.
Try soap that has added oil or fat.
Apply thick moisturizers generously on your skin. Something like Shea butter will work perfectly for

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Don’t wear tight clothes (friction can irritate your skin.

Try talking to your doctor. I hope this thread was helpful. You will be fine.