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Keratosis pilaris is a genetic disorder involving the hair follicles of the skin. It is an extremely common benign condition that is characterized by small, rough papules (skin elevations), often described as chicken bumps, chicken skin, or goose bumps.
How do members experience keratosis pilaris?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with keratosis pilaris*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for keratosis pilaris*
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Keratosis pilaris is a genetic disorder involving the hair follicles of the skin. It is an extremely common benign condition that is characterized by small, rough papules (skin elevations), often described as chicken bumps, chicken skin, or goose bumps.
Common symptoms reported by people with keratosis pilaris
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for keratosis pilaris
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Compare treatments taken by people with keratosis pilaris
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have keratosis pilaris through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with keratosis pilaris? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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