Itchy or dry skin, particularly on the buttocks, upper arms, or legs (butt).
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin disorder in which little bumps appear on your arms, legs, or buttocks. Bump formation in the skin is due to an excess of keratin. A modest skin care regimen can help in treating dry skin. Although the precise cause of keratin buildup is unknown, doctors believe it may be linked to hereditary disorders and skin illnesses like atopic dermatitis. Keratosis pilaris typically affects infants, toddlers, adolescents, and teenagers, and it frequently gets worse around puberty.
If someone in your family has keratosis pilaris, your chances of developing it are higher. As a result, medical professionals and academics think specific hereditary characteristics may be to blame. Keratosis pilaris is also more likely to develop if you have:
Itchy or dry skin, particularly on the buttocks, upper arms, or legs (butt).
The bumps are irritated, which makes them more prominent and discoloured.
Where the pimples are, the skin is rough, like sandpaper.
Bumps become worse in winter months when the air is dryer.
As seasonal changes result in low humidity and dry skin, things get worse
Slight pinkness or redness around bumps.
Home cures for keratosis pilaris
There are various methods you can try to treat your keratosis pilaris at home if you don't like the way it looks. Although there is no cure for the illness, self-care measures can reduce pimples, itching, and discomfort.
In most cases, keratosis pilaris does not require treatment. But if you're worried about your skin or the skin of your child, speak with a skin problem specialist at Revitalis.