What Are The Symptoms Of Keratosis Pilaris?

Rough And Dry Skin

Keratosis pilaris patients may deal with rough and dry skin alongside the skin bumps. As mentioned, the bumps seem to appear on the dry patches, which is likely why they will feel rough skin. However, this does not always happen. Some cases of this condition may present with the dry skin patches and bumps in separate locations on the body. The dryness seems to develop because of how keratin builds on the patient's skin. However, doctors have not yet been able to determine precisely why this happens. They do claim, though, that it is harmless to patients.

If the patient's skin does feel similar to sandpaper due to the dry skin and bumps, they may be able to relieve some of this with a little moisturizer. They may wish to choose one with lanolin, petroleum jelly, or glycerin to increase the potential moisture they can return to their skin.

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