keratosis pilaris…

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keratosis pilaris on the cheek, keratosis pilaris rubra faceii, keratosis pilaris rubra faceii, keratosis pilaris, common skin condition, keratin, a protein, in the skin, forms hard plugs, hair follicles, keratosis pilaris is benign, self-limiting, disappears, more common in patients, atopic dermatitis, eczema, seems to run in families, in mild cases, small bumps, similar in appearance to "goose bumps", found on the backs, the upper arms, texture, of very coarse sandpaper, bumps, appear on the buttocks, thighs, less commonly, lesions appear on the face, mistaken, acne, individual lesions consist of a small, skin-colored papules that form, hair openings, worse in winter, clears, in the summer, fine, bumpy texture to skin over the outer upper arm, thigh, elsewhere, bumps the size of a grain of sand, skin colored, slight pinkness seen around some bumps, physical examination, sufficient, health care provider to make this diagnosis, testing, not necessary, moisturizing lotions, soothing, help the appearance, the skin, topical treatment, medications containing urea, lactic acid, retin a, tretinoin, vitamin d recommended by physician, improvement often takes months, recurrence is likely, keratosis pilaris, fade slowly, discuss the condition, a routine visit, suspect, keratosis pilaris, does not respond, use of over-the-counter moisturizing lotions.