| Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition, where the skin on | | | | The condition can become more of an irritated rash. |
| the back and outer sides of the upper arms are | | | | Scratching it can make is spread. |
| rough and bumpy. It can also appear almost | | | | It affects an estimated 40% of the adult population, |
| anywhere else on the body, especially on the thighs | | | | and up to 80% of adolescents. |
| and tops of legs. It does not generally occur on | | | | It is causes by an excess of keratin (a skin pigment) |
| palms or soles of feet. | | | | in the body. The excess keratin a cream coloured |
| It can be related to an allergy, including a gluten | | | | substance, collects in the hair follicles, blocking them |
| allergy. | | | | and forming hard plugs. You can feel this as hard |
| It is also called chicken skin because it resembles | | | | bumps. |
| goose bumps. Many people are unaware they have | | | | Dry conditions make it worse, which is why it is |
| this condition, confusing it with acne, especially when | | | | often worse in the winter. |
| it appears on the face. | | | | No medically accepted cause is known, but anecdotal |
| There are several types of this skin condition: | | | | evidence suggests that it can be related to diet and |
| Keratosis pilaris rubra red, inflamed bumps. | | | | allergies in some cases. |
| Keratosis pilaris alba rough, bumpy skin with no | | | | Some people find that gluten may be a trigger, |
| irritation. | | | | caused by a gluten allergy or by celiac. In this case, a |
| Keratosis pilaris rubra faceii reddish rash on the | | | | gluten-free diet will clear up this problem, along with |
| cheeks. | | | | many other symptoms. |