Common Keratosis Pilaris Questions

With around 40% of people having KP, many people have questions about Keratosis Pilaris. We know that when you first find out about KP you want to know what causes your outbreaks, if there is anything that you can do to stop them, and more importantly if you can get rid of your KP for good. In this section you’ll find the most commonly asked questions about keratosis pilaris, both by people who have KP as well as loved ones who would like to find out more about this condition.

Why is my keratosis pilaris getting worse?

Keratosis pilaris can cause those all too familiar red bumps to turn up whether they like. And while although you could have an outbreak at any time, there are several things that can cause your KP symptoms to worsen…

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If you have KP, you might be wondering “What is causing these blasted red bumps to appear on my skin and irritate me?!”. While those annoying breakouts that are both unsightly as well as irritating (and sometimes even painful) are bothering you, by simply asking

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Being that there’s not a lot of information on keratosis pilaris that’s commonly available to most people as there is about many other skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis or acne, most people know very little about KP…

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Do you have a co-worker that you think might have keratosis pilaris? Maybe you wonder if one of your friends or classmates has it, or possibly you’re wondering if you have KP yourself…

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With keratosis pilaris being commonly confused with acne, eczema, psoriasis as well as many other skin or medical conditions, many people are wondering if they have KP. Our goal is to educate the public as to exactly what keratosis pilaris actually is, it’s typical signs and symptoms as treatments for KP…

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Maybe you’re at school with a classmate that has KP, or in your office you’ve noticed or overheard that a coworker of yours has it, you might be wondering ‘Is keratosis pilaris contagious?’. The short answer is no.

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If you have been recently diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, you may have read lots of misleading information on the internet saying that it was caused by your diet, the sun, or any number of other factors. This simply is not true..

Common Keratosis Pilaris Questions

Why is my keratosis pilaris getting worse?

What causes keratosis pilaris?

Can keratosis pilaris be deadly?

What does keratosis pilaris look like?

Do I have keratosis pilaris?

Is keratosis pilaris contagious?

How did I get keratosis pilaris?

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