This image displays tiny, scaly elevations of the skin around the hair follicle typical of keratosis pilaris. This image displays small bumps on the hair follicles typical of keratosis pilaris. This image displays multiple bumps, typical of keratosis pilaris, with darker pigmentation at each elevation of the skin specific to people with darker skin. This image displays prominent, rough-appearing hair follicles typical of keratosis pilaris.
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Picture of Keratosis Pilaris: This image displays tiny, scaly elevations of the skin around the hair follicle typical of keratosis pilaris. Divider line
This image displays tiny, scaly elevations of the skin around the hair follicle typical of keratosis pilaris.
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Who's At Risk
Keratosis pilaris can affect people of any age, any race, and either sex. It is more common in females.

Keratosis pilaris often develops by age 10 and can worsen during puberty. However, it frequently improves or even goes away by early adulthood.

Keratosis pilaris can affect 50–80% of teenagers and up to 40% of adults. Many people have a family history of keratosis pilaris. A large number of individuals with ichthyosis vulgaris (an inherited skin condition characterized by very dry, very scaly skin) also report the presence of keratosis pilaris.
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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