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.

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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, Fishers
Lisa Trivedi, MD, FAAD Carmel
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

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