Keratosis Pilaris:
Teen information

Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition in which individual hair follicles get plugged, causing small bumps. The bumps look and feel like "goose bumps" or chicken skin. It usually appears on the upper arms and legs. When it appears on the face it can be mistaken for acne. However, acne creams will not make the keratosis pilaris better and might aggravate the bumps. A common mistake that many people make is to try and scrub the bumps away, but this can make the condition worse. A doctor can recommend creams that can improve the keratosis pilaris, and it often goes away on its own.