What is Keratosis Pilaris?
Keratosis pilaris is a genetic disorder involving the hair follicles of the skin. It is an extremely common benign condition that is characterized by small, rough papules (skin elevations), often described as chicken bumps, chicken skin, or goose bumps.
What do patients take to treat Keratosis Pilaris and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tretinoin Topical
(Retin A Micro Gel Pump, Altinac)
|
0 | ||
| 0 | |||
|
Urea Cream
(E45 Itch Relief Cream)
|
0 | ||
| 0 | |||
| 0 |
These charts show data from Keratosis Pilaris patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Keratosis Pilaris at PatientsLikeMe?
- 17 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 1 say Keratosis Pilaris is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 88% | Females |
|---|---|
| 12% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 7 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 2 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 1 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 7 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 5 |
These charts show data from Keratosis Pilaris patients who have completed their condition history