{"id":133002,"date":"2021-10-26T07:44:20","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T07:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=133002"},"modified":"2023-09-25T06:22:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T06:22:52","slug":"keratosis-pilaris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/keratosis-pilaris\/","title":{"rendered":"Keratosis pilaris"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A common benign (not cancerous) skin condition characterized by rough papules (small superficial bumps on the skin) that generally appear on the upper arms, thighs, and face. Keratosis pilaris is the result of dead skin cells or keratin accumulating around hair follicles. It usually improves or disappears with age. If keratosis pilaris is cosmetically disturbing, over-the-counter moisturizers or medicated creams may improve the appearance of skin.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Chronic inflammatory disorder of area surrounding the hair follicles. The etiology is unknown.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A prevalent ailment typically observed in adolescents, characterized by the emergence of coarse skin patches on the upper arms, thighs, and buttocks. This condition arises as the openings of hair follicles enlarge due to accumulations of keratin (a robust, fibrous protein), which can lead to altered hair growth.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>The condition is generally not grave and typically resolves spontaneously. In instances of heightened severity, using a blend of salicylic acid and gentle paraffin, along with exfoliating using a loofah, might offer assistance.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 bg-gray-50 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-[#444654] gizmo:dark:bg-transparent sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-23\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>A persistent skin condition distinguished by firm, cone-shaped protrusions that typically form around the hair follicles, commonly found on the arms and thighs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A common benign (not cancerous) skin condition characterized by rough papules (small superficial bumps on the skin) that generally appear on the upper arms, thighs, and face. Keratosis pilaris is the result of dead skin cells or keratin accumulating around hair follicles. It usually improves or disappears with age. If keratosis pilaris is cosmetically disturbing, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-133002","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-k"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Keratosis pilaris - Definition of Keratosis pilaris<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A common benign (not cancerous) skin condition characterized by rough papules (small superficial bumps on the skin) that generally appear on the upper arms, thighs, and face. 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