Keratosis pilaris is an inherited condition of the skin in which the hair follicles become clogged with hair and devitalized cells from the external layer of skin. This occurs as the skin tries to regenerate itself. Usually, dead skin cells would shed off rapidly, but when this geneticcondition is present, they get trapped within hair follicles. The follicles get irritated and inflamed generating papules; tiny rough pink bumps on the surface of the skin. They are numerous in the afflicted area and each one is a horny plug, usually rather red but only rarely itchy and never sore.
The phenomenon whereby the external skin scales are 'sticky' and do not shed easily is known as abnormal keratinization or hyperkeratinization. This is what causes the millions of very small bumps that look like goose bumps on your skin surface.
Sometimes, the hyperkeratotic accumulation captures the hair inside the follicle. The trapped hair gets bunched up and may lead to a red irritated bump that can fill with pus. These pus filled red bumps are often confused with microbial folliculitis or with acne.
The papules of keratosis pilaris are usually seen on the upper arms and thighs but can also appear on the face, back, and buttocks. Each hard bump is a conical (spiny) lesion resembling a goose bump.
When keratosis pilaris occurs on the cheeks, the afflicted area is not only red but it also feels rough. The classic 'reddish' aspect of this kind of facial Keratosis Pilaris is named, by its medical name, KP Rubra Faceii. Another variant on the face is named keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei; it makes a worm-eaten like atrophy of the dermis. When the eyebrows are affected, the condition is known as ulerythema ophryogenes.
Keratosis Pilaris is estimated to affect nearly half of the world's population. The genetic pattern of the condition is dominant. This means that only one copy of the Keratosis Pilaris gene is needed to affect a person. The actual implications of this are that if one parent has keratosis pilaris, the probability of the couple's child suffering keratosis pilaris is over 50%. If both parents have thecondition, the odds are even higher.
Keratosis Pilaris and Allegies that affect our Skin
Patients with a history of skin allergies are most susceptible to this condition. The papules tend to appear in association with allergic dermatitis and several kinds of dry skin disorders. Skin affected by allergies is more susceptible during winter which means that you have to take extra care during the chilly months of the year. The best keratosis pilaris treatment can be achieved by applying a cream that includes Helix Aspersa Muller; a beneficial natural component that won't irritate your skin.
Keratosis pilaris affects a great part of the population and this skin condition is recognized by tiny hard bumps on your complexion. This skin problem is not dangerous, but it can affect your visual aspect and self esteem. Individuals with skin allergies are more prone to this condition and it is therefore important to take care of your dermal allergy with a biological skin solution to prevent the appearance of Keratosis Pilaris.
0 comments:
Post a Comment