Keratosis Pilaris Overview
Learn About Keratosis Pilaris
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Dedee Murrell practices in Kensington, Australia. Murrell is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Keratosis Pilaris. Their top areas of expertise are Epidermolysis Bullosa, Pemphigus, Pemphigus Vulgaris, and Pemphigus Foliaceus.
Anna Wilson practices in Sydney, Australia. Ms. Wilson is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Keratosis Pilaris. Her top areas of expertise are Keratosis Pilaris, Pemphigus Vulgaris, Pemphigus Foliaceus, and Pemphigus.
Linda Martin practices in Sydney, Australia. Ms. Martin is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Keratosis Pilaris. Her top areas of expertise are Keratosis Pilaris, Melanoma, Melasma, and Muir-Torre Syndrome.
Summary: Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a very common skin condition that affects up to 80% of adolescents and 40% of adults. Clinically, KP causes rough dry patches and tiny spiny bumps around the hair follicles, as well as redness and pigmentation changes, most often on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks. While KP is benign, it can be cosmetically very bothersome. Currently, treatment options for KP ...