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What is Keratosis Pilaris?

Small red or skin-colored bumps on the back of the upper arms, on the outer thighs, and sometimes on the face.

What does Keratosis Pilaris mean?
The Latin name is very appropriate. Keratosis refers to the protein keratin (which strengthens and forms hair, skin, and nails), while "pilaris" refers to the involvement of hair follicles. Keratosis is often shortened to KP.

Where on the body does one get Keratosis Pilaris?
Keratosis pilaris can occur anywhere on the body where there are hair follicles, but in 99% of cases it appears on the upper arms and/or thighs. Sometimes keratosis pilaris can also appear on the face, but that covers most of the areas where it most commonly occurs.

Why do I get Keratosis Pilaris?

There can be several reasons why you develop the bumpy rash keratosis pilaris. Partly, the skin condition is hereditary, so if your mother or father has been bothered by it, there is a risk that you will also get it. Similarly, it is more likely that you will get keratosis pilaris if your parents or grandparents have keratosis pilaris.

Furthermore, there is a strong correlation between atopic eczema and ichthyosis, better known as fish-scale skin. If you have one of these two conditions, it may be the reason why you also get the red rash on your upper arms, hips, thighs, or face.

The red rash also often occurs in conjunction with dry skin – or in a combination of dry skin and intolerance to certain foods. The connection between dry skin and keratosis pilaris also causes the skin changes to flare up and worsen in a dry, cold climate. Therefore, the bumps are often most pronounced in winter.

What are the symptoms of keratosis pilaris? What are the most common symptoms of keratosis pilaris?
The most noticeable feature of keratosis pilaris is the grouping of small, rough, sometimes discolored bumps on your skin. Most people will notice the appearance of the bumps but experience no symptoms related to them. If you experience symptoms of keratosis pilaris, they may include:

Itchy or dry skin, especially on the back of your upper arms, legs, or buttocks. Irritation of the bumps, causing them to become more red and noticeable. This is known as friction lichenoid dermatitis. Rough, sandpaper-like skin where the bumps appear. Worsening of the bumps when the air is dry (e.g., during the winter months).

Some of these symptoms – such as itchy, dry skin – can be caused by other conditions. You may experience similar symptoms related to eczema, psoriasis, allergies, or fungal infections. If you are concerned about your symptoms, or if they persist, it's a good idea to contact your healthcare provider.

How common is Keratosis Pilaris?
Keratosis pilaris affects almost 50-80% of all young people and about 40% of adults. It is often noticed in otherwise asymptomatic patients who visit dermatologists for other conditions. Most people with keratosis pilaris are unaware that the condition has a medical name or that it can be treated.

Who gets Keratosis Pilaris?
Keratosis pilaris is typically more common in younger people, and it often worsens around puberty. Babies and teenagers are especially prone to developing this condition.

Keratosis pilaris is linked to certain genetic traits, which can make you more prone to developing it in your lifetime. You may be more likely to experience keratosis pilaris if you have:

Very light skin. Certain skin conditions such as eczema or ichthyosis vulgaris (a genetic condition where your dead skin cells resemble fish scales). Asthma (a chronic disease that causes breathing problems from inflamed airways). Higher body weight (obesity).

But you can also easily get KP without fitting into one of the above categories.

Is keratosis pilaris a disease?

Keratosis pilaris is not inflammatory and is not a disease. The bumps you see with keratosis pilaris are actually clusters of dead skin cells. These bumps are sometimes mistaken for clusters of small pimples.

Keratosis pilaris bumps occur when dead skin cells clog (block) your pores instead of shedding off. Your pores are openings in your skin where hair comes through the skin (hair follicles).

We don't yet know why some people develop keratosis pilaris while others don't. There may be a genetic factor – meaning your genes may influence your chances of developing this condition.

If you have a skin condition like eczema, you are more likely to develop keratosis pilaris. Eczema is a common chronic skin condition that causes your skin to have red, itchy patches that come and go over time. You may also want to read my guide on Atopic Dermatitis.

Is keratosis pilaris hereditary?
Yes, Keratosis Pilaris is hereditary, so if your parents have had or still have Keratosis Pilaris, you may be more predisposed to developing it than others. However, it's not certain that you will develop it.

Keratosis Pilaris and gluten.
There is no scientific evidence to support avoiding gluten.
Just eat bread with it. There is no scientific evidence that gluten can cause or worsen keratosis pilaris. I know there are articles that say the opposite, but there are also people who still believe the earth is flat, or that you can lighten dark circles under your eyes.
Just because someone claims it, doesn't make it true. May we request the scientific documentation?

What should I avoid when I have Keratosis Pilaris?
Avoid letting your skin dry out too much. That's really the only scientific advice we have.

Is there a cure for Keratosis Pilaris?
Yes, there is a cure for keratosis pilaris, and the one I have put together is called the Raz Skincare Keratosis Pilaris cure.

Several trials have shown that keratosis pilaris can be significantly reduced. Of course, I've put together a package for you that contains everything you need.

Gentle peeling will remove some of the dead skin cells. Adding salicylic acid and minerals, and especially A-retinoid, can soften blockages. Last but not least, the area should be kept moist and elastic.

There's no miracle cure, so you'll have to arm yourself with patience.

Treating Keratosis Pilaris – these are the products you need.

1 time daily Raz Skincare Body Wash
Thoroughly wash all affected areas with a washcloth and Raz Skincare Body Wash, let it sit for 2-3 minutes, and rinse thoroughly.

2 times daily Raz Skincare Body Lotion
After showering and again later in the day, you should apply Raz Skincare Body Lotion, and you can work it into the skin around the affected areas.

Other treatment

Raz Skincare Cp – Chemical Peel
You should exfoliate the affected areas with a chemical peel 1-3 times a week. Follow the instructions on the product. Once your keratosis pilaris is under control, you may no longer need this product.

When will I see improvements in my Keratosis Pilaris?

Some will see fantastic results in a couple of weeks. Others will take several months. The most important thing is that you don't stop treating both morning and evening. In 90% of all cases, it will become much better if you simply follow the treatment. So between 1-3 months is probably the fairest thing to say. Patience is key.

I recommend that you continue using Raz Skincare Wash and Lotion , simply after showering, even after your KP (Keratosis Pilaris) has been treated.

In severe cases – always seek medical attention.

Hugs, Raz

If you'd like to read more or see where I get my information, here are some of the articles I think are most informative and relatively easy to access.
Danish: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352512619300499
http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962014000100091&lang=en
Danish: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000294401500019X
Danish: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3681106/
Danish: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/fullarticle/410006