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Keratosis pilaris
A condition that causes rough patches and small, acne-like bumps on the skin, most commonly on the backs of the upper arms.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
Is a type of:
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Symptoms
Medications
Procedures
Surgery
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