This image displays tiny, scaly elevations of the skin around the hair follicle typical of keratosis pilaris. This image displays small, scaly bumps on each hair follicle typical of keratosis pilaris. This image displays small bumps on the hair follicles typical of keratosis pilaris. This image displays scaling and tiny bumps at the hair follicle typical of keratosis pilaris. The pronounced appearance of each hair follicle is typical of keratosis pilaris. This image displays the pink bumps typical of keratosis pilaris.
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Keratosis Pilaris  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

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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