2. Rough Skin
The majority of individuals affected by keratosis pilaris – report that their skin feels rough to the touch. People that have advanced stages of skin disorder may state that their skin feels like sandpaper.
When keratin builds up in the hair follicle, it blocks the area that produces hair and prevents new growth from occurring. As the condition worsens, the blocked pores begin to develop “heads,” that look like small red bumps that sit raised above the surface of the skin.
The scaly plugs also trap any hair growth in the follicle. As a result, the bumps may contain small hair that remains inside the follicle. Visit your dermatologist for a diagnosis of the condition. You can treat keratosis pilaris with an exfoliation treatment using a battery-powered brush with a gentle scrubbing action. Use a moisturizer that features propylene glycol, and an OTC treatment cream that contains lactic acid, to soften the hardened skin.