Our Top Tips for Banishing Strawberry Legs
BlogHave you noticed small red bumps on your legs, back, or upper arms? Do they look a little like goosebumps but are there permanently? If so, you might have a condition known as keratosis pillars (KP). Colloquially, the condition is regarded as strawberry legs or chicken skin. Below are some of our tips on how to achieve smooth, bump-free skin you can be proud of. Somewhere between 40-50% of people suffer from KP, so you’re certainly not alone! Even so, it is still a condition that is widely misdiagnosed. This makes it particularly difficult to eliminate, with people erroneously thinking that it’s hives, acne, or shaving irritation. We would go as far as to say that KP is one of the most challenging conditions a dermatologist can be faced with, as it’s so common and tough to treat. That being said, you can do something about it if it’s correctly diagnosed in the first place. Keratosis pilaris explained KP is a condition that occurs as a result of the build-up of retained keratin. Keratin, which is a common protein…