All you need to know about the chicken skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris

It is a wellknown truth that both in the US and India athletes and film stars are among the influential people in society Both the development of Parkinsons disease in world boxer Mohammed Ali and the spinal injury and paralysis of Superman actor Christopher Reeve sparked interest in the issue among the general public and the scientific community in an effort to better understand and treat the conditionSince most celebrities visit their dermatologist it is crucial for them to establish their beauty and candour with the large fan bases they have in society In the recent past two film celebrities from India Yami Gautami and Samantha Ruth Prabhu made it known that they were suffering from Keratosis Pilaris and MyositisIn this context we will talk about keratosis pilaris often known as chicken skin which has gained prominence as a result of the general population being exposed to the terminology which they presumably already knew but were unsure of whether or not to seek medical care forKeratosis is a skin disorder that results in rough patches and tiny fleshcoloured or red lumps that resemble swellings This disorder appears when the skin produces an excessive amount of keratin a protein that can obstruct hair follicles and result in bumps Typically the arms thighs cheeks and buttocks are where the pimples appear They are normally white occasionally red and do not pain or itchWhile there is no complete cure for the condition it can be controlled with medicated creams occasionally with oral drugs and sometimes with small cosmetic operations that may improve skin lookBoth sexes can be afflicted though it is known to affect women slightly more frequently than men The illness is known to worsen in the winter probably because of xerosis dryness and friction from wearing additional layers of clothes during the colder months In fact it is known that prickly bumps on pregnant and nursing moms deteriorate Agerelated improvements take place however some activities might last well beyond middle age before gradually fading awaySome people may seek medical assistance if they have minor redness around the spiny red dots or pigmentation surrounding the spiny skin lumps On the face cheeks and neck this can happen The problem may coexist with other conditions like Ichthyosis a skin ailment that looks like fish scales and Atopic dermatitis Eczema both of which flare up in the winter This may be a grouping of the frequent drying skin conditions that aggravate themselves during particular seasonsA skilled dermatologist can easily diagnose this condition by examining the spiny bumps in the hair follicular region of the arms thighs trunk and occasionally the face and neck It must be distinguished from a few other pediatric illnesses with a similar presentation such as Lichen Spineless and Phrynodermas Vitamin A and Fatty acid deficiency due to poor diet With careful examination and if necessary a few diagnostic tests a competent dermatologist can make a diagnosisSimple emollient lotions and keratolytic agents which exfoliate the outer skin areas are used to treat the disease but the condition can also naturally improve as the seasons change from winter to spring to summer Other treatments include topical retinoid creams Vit A synthetic derived drugs shortterm topical steroid creams and even oral therapy using oral retinoids Microdermabrasion and the pulsed dye or longpulsed diode laser therapy have also been explored with some effectiveness in some people as minor cosmetic operationsOverall with some cooperation from the patient and the clinician a clear description of the illnesss benign nature and reasonable expectations for the course of treatment the condition can be controlledRead More Burned out Why Indian employers need to act on employees poor mental healthThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever