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How to treat keratosis pilaris at home

How to treat keratosis pilaris at home

Tips from board-certified dermatologists to help clear tiny, rough-feeling bumps on the arms and thighs

 

The start of summer means more tank tops and shorts, and for some people, a pesky new skin condition they may not have noticed before. Keratosis pilaris causes tiny, rough feeling bumps to appear on the skin, most often on the upper arms and thighs.

 

According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, this common and harmless skin condition affects people of all ages and races and occurs when dead skin cells clog the pores.

 

Some people say the bumps look like goosebumps, chicken skin or strawberry skin, while others mistake the bumps for acne,” says board-certified dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD, FAAD. “While treatment isn’t necessary for keratosis pilaris, if the itch, dryness or appearance is bothersome, there are things you can do at home to help.”

 

To ease the symptoms and help you see clearer skin, Dr. Gohara recommends the following tips:

 

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