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Keratosis pilaris (KP) patients often report a rough texture (gooseflesh appearance) and overall poor cosmetic appearance of their skin. Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, except for occasional pruritus. Many people with keratosis pilaris are unaware the skin condition has a designated medical term or that it is treatable. In general, keratosis pilaris is often cosmetically displeasing but, medically, is completely harmless. Keratosis pilaris is frequently noted in otherwise healthy, asymptomatic patients visiting dermatologists and other physicians for unrelated skin conditions.
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Close-up view of keratosis pilaris. Keratotic follicular-based erythematous papules are noted on upper arm.
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Keratosis pilaris in characteristic location on outer upper arm of a 30-year-old woman.
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Classic skin-colored bumps on upper arm of young white female twin. Image courtesy of The Skin Center of Laguna.
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Keratosis pilaris on the upper arm of a twin female. Image courtesy of The Skin Center of Laguna.
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Keratosis pilaris bumps on arm of a white female twin. Image courtesy of The Skin Center of Laguna.
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Keratosis pilaris on upper arm. Image courtesy of The Skin Center of Laguna.
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Keratosis pilaris on upper arm of twin. Image courtesy of The Skin Center of Laguna.
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