Chicken bumps are otherwise called keratosis pilaris. It is a skin condition causing patches of bumps on the skin. These are usually dead skin cells affecting the hair follicles. They commonly occur in the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks. They show other symptoms, such as dry skin with slight pink coloration around the bumps. It occurs commonly in patients with eczema, dry skin, hay fever, and obese persons. Exfoliation of the skin daily helps to improve the appearance. Lotions with Alpha-hydroxy acid (AHI) helps to hydrate dry skin.
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Why is my skin bumpy after stopping Accutane three months back?
Query: Hi doctor, I was taking Accutane 40 mg for ten months. Now I have stopped taking it for three months. After stopping it, I seem to have some small elevated bumps in my skin. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Isotretinoin is the best drug of choice for acne vulgaris. You have taken it for ten months and it is a too long time. Young-aged people are more prone to develop acne vulgaris. It is good to use Accutane 40 mg daily for three to four months. After that, it can be s... Read Full »
Keratosis pilaris has not subsided with the use of Cerave. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I need help with resolving chicken skin or KP. I have it on my cheeks, and they look really bad. I have been using CeraVe, which helps with the bumps but not the redness. I have had this issue all my life. Kindly advise on what I should do. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. As per the history provided, keratosis pilaris on cheeks appears due to the thickening and accumulation of dead cells around the follicular areas where facial hair erupts. They may be present on and off and usually... Read Full »
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