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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Keratosis Pilaris  Information for adults

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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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.205-206. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp.486, 714, 1216. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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