4. Red or Inflamed Skin
Most people affected by the skin disorder won’t notice the onset of the disease until it spreads significantly through the affected area. Most people write the effects of the condition off to over-exposure to the sun, or an insect bite. However, as the keratosis pilaris spreads throughout the affected region, the person begins to realize that they may have a skin disorder.
Red or inflamed skin is one of the first signs of keratosis pilaris, and you shouldn’t ignore the symptom. The inflammation starts when keratin clogs up- the hair follicle. As the blockage grows in size, the blood vessels on the skin’s surface begin to dilate, producing little red bumps.
Inflammation of the skin can have irritating side effects. If you find that topical lotions and creams give little relief, try rubbing some organic coconut oil into your skin to soothe the symptoms. Coconut oil has natural antimicrobial properties that relieve the irritation and prevent infection.