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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Overview
Keratosis pilaris is a very common benign skin condition appearing as small, whitish bumps on the upper arms and thighs, especially of children and young adults. Individual lesions of keratosis pilaris arise when a hair follicle becomes plugged with keratin, a protein found in skin, hair, and nails.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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