Keratosis Pilaris

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Description

Keratosis Pilaris is a form of Keratosis that involves small, raised, spiny natural skin-toned bumps on the upper outer arms or the front of the legs.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Keratosis Pilaris

Cosmeceuticals

 Retin-A (applied topically) may alleviate Inflammatory Keratosis Pilaris.  [1]

 Exogenous, supplemental Urea (diluted and applied topically) - usually combined with other Skin Improvers in some moisturizers – may alleviate Keratosis Pilaris. 

 

Electromagnetic Radiation

 Mild exposure of the Skin to Sunlight may alleviate Keratosis Pilaris. 

 

Forms of Keratosis Pilaris

 Inflammatory Keratosis Pilaris (Inflammatory KP) is a more severe form of Keratosis Pilaris that involves Inflammation (redness and Itching of the Skin) in addition to the characteristic bumps.

 

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