Chicken Skin (Keratosis Pilaris): Causes, Vitamin A Role, and Evidence-Based Skin Care Approach
Chicken skin is a common lay term for keratosis pilaris, a benign disorder characterized by follicular plugging with rough, bumpy papules on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks. The lesions often appear as small, skin-colored to erythematous bumps resembling gooseflesh and may worsen with dryness, cold weather, or dry indoor air. Although it is… Read More »