Keratosis Pilaris a possible allergy symptom

Keratosis Pilaris a possible allergy symptom

Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition in which the skin on the back and outside of the upper arms is rough and bumpy. It can also occur almost anywhere on the body, especially the thighs and tops of the legs. It generally does not occur on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet.

It may be associated with allergy, including gluten allergy.

It is also called chicken skin because it resembles goosebumps. Many people are unaware that they have this condition and confuse it with acne, especially when it occurs on the face.

There are different types of this skin disease:

Keratosis pilaris rubra red, inflamed bumps.

Keratosis pilaris alba rough, bumpy skin without irritation.

Keratosis pilaris rubra faceii reddish rash on the cheeks.

The condition can become more of an irritated rash. The scratching it can make is common.

It affects an estimated 40% of the adult population and up to 80% of adolescents.

It is caused by an excess of keratin (a skin pigment) in the body. The excess keratin, a cream-colored substance, collects in the hair follicles, blocking them and forming hard plugs. You may feel this as hard bumps.

Dry conditions make it worse, which is why it is often worse in the winter.

There is no known medically recognized cause, but anecdotal evidence suggests that it may be related to diet and allergies in some cases.

Some people find that gluten can be a trigger, caused by a gluten allergy or celiac disease. In this case, a gluten-free diet will eliminate this problem along with many other symptoms.

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