What causes Keratosis Pilaris in children?

Keratosis Pilaris is a hereditary condition, which means you or your child likely inherited the condition from his/her mother or father. It is caused by the excess build-up of dead skin cells around individual hair follicles.  This is a genetic condition and is NOT caused by parental neglect and bathing too infrequently. Keratosis Pilaris is [...]

What is Keratosis Pilaris (also known as “KP”)?

What is this dermatological condition called Keratosis Pilaris? Keratosis Pilaris is a common skin condition diagnosed in approximately 40% of the population.  So if you or your child have KP, you are certainly not alone! It is characterized by tiny bumps on the skin, usually found on the outer areas of the upper arms, thighs, [...]

What You Need to Know About KP

Keratosis Pilaris is a common skin condition diagnosed in approximately 40% of the population. It is characterized by tiny bumps on the skin, usually found on the outer areas of the upper arms, thighs, cheeks and sometimes the face (often referred to as “chicken skin”). The bumps give a sandpaper-like texture to the skin in these [...]

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