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Keratosis pilaris

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Keratosis pilaris on the cheek
Keratosis pilaris on the cheek
Keratosis pilaris rubra faceii
Keratosis pilaris rubra faceii
Keratosis pilaris rubra faceii
Keratosis pilaris rubra faceii
Symptoms
  • fine, bumpy texture to skin over the outer upper arm and thigh or elsewhere
  • bumps the size of a grain of sand and skin colored
  • slight pinkness may be seen around some bumps

Signs and tests

Physical examination is usually sufficient for your health care provider to make this diagnosis. Testing is usually not necessary.


Review Date: 05/03/2006
Reviewed By: Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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