Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris (KP)is a very common benign skin condition appearing as small, red bumps on the upper arms, thighs, and/or buttocks. Lesions can be present throughout life but are usually most prominent during teenage years.
Symptoms
Symptoms of KP include the following:
- Rough, dry, skin
- Bumps that match skin tone
- More noticeable during winter
Treatments
The tendency for KP is an inherited trait and therefore complete resolution is unlikely.
- Minimizing picking/scratching at lesions will lessen the risk of bleeding and infection.
- Keratolytic creams can help minimize the raised texture of KP.
- Topical retinoid creams can help smooth texture.
- Treatment of redness is often challenging.
Meet our Medical Providers
- Robert H. Huff, MD, FAAD Avon, Lebanon
- Ryan K. Brashear, MD, FAAD Greenwood
- Christopher M. Bohyer, MD, FAAD Greenwood, New Castle
- John B. Stephens, MD, FAAD Fishers, Greencastle, Hazel Dell
- Alison Launhardt, MD, FAAD Carmel, Tipton
- Kathleen Hanover, MD, FAAD Carmel
- Lisa Trivedi, MD, FAAD Carmel
- Honglin Xiao, MD, FAAD Fishers, Greenwood
- Janelle M. Tabet, PA-C Greenwood
- Cassandra (Cassie) M. Sexson, PA-C Greenwood, Shelbyville
- Andrew Burns, PA-C Greencastle, Hazel Dell
- Stephanie Burns, PA-C Greenwood, New Castle
- Michaela Wehr, PA-C Avon, Lebanon
- Samantha Kitcoff, PA-C Fishers
- Christina Raynor, FNP-C Avon