It’s officially spring. The cherry blossoms are blossoming, the ‘groundbreaking floral’ quotes are circulating, and you’re probably starting to expose the occasional arm or leg as the weather *finally* warms up. If you have keratosis pilaris, you might be thinking about how best to hydrate and soften any areas affected.
KP (as it’s known for short) is quite common (it affects 1 in 3 people in the UK) and actually pretty harmless. Distinguished by raised bumps on the skin that resemble goosebumps, and often referred to as ‘chicken skin’, keratosis pilaris is usually painless. But let’s be honest, the rough, dry texture can be a bit annoying – particularly now summer is on the horizon. So if you’re intrigued to know what causes KP, whether it can be treated, and how to manage it if you have particularly sensitive skin, I’ve got you. I reached out to Dermatologist and founder of Libi and Daughters, Dr Inna Szalontay and Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Derrick Phillps for their expert insights.
