subject: Living With Kp - Keratosis Pilaris Causes [print this page] Keratosis Pilaris is a skin condition that is characterized by those tiny or small, acne-like bumps. It is usually a condition which is common for teenagers and can be commonly found to develop in the upper arms. This condition is not only found in teens, but it can also develop in babies, which can be prominent on the baby's cheeks. There are studies that show that people who have this condition also has a positive family history, which means that this condition can be transferred through the genes. If your grandparents have this, there is a big possibility you can have this as well.
Although this skin condition is quite common for young adolescents, it is not really known because people just ignore it and they don't realize it is something to be worried about. Aside from the usual small, acne-like bumps that are found across the skin, there are other symptoms that can be associated with this condition. Sometimes, instead of just a bump, there could be a possible erythema at the base of the hair follicle, which could be a sign of inflammation.
There are several Keratosis Pilaris causes. Keratosis Pilaris has no exact known cause, although it is believed that it usually occurs in dry skin. It is also aggravated by the dry weather conditions.
Another probable cause for this condition is the hormones. As mentioned above, this condition commonly occurs in adolescents, which usually spikes during the onset of puberty. It is also common for women who are overweight and who have increased level of androgen, which is the male hormone.
People who also have a history of icthyosis, KP or atopic dermatitis are prone to develop this medical skin condition.
There are also a variety of illnesses or diseases which could be the possible Keratosis Pilaris causes. Some of these diseases include atopic conditions such as asthma, Cushing's disease and other rare genetic disorders.
