Abstract

Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a common but under-evaluated skin disorder, which causes keratinous plugs in the follicular orifice, mostly on the arms and legs, associated with dryness and roughness. Although KP is asymptomatic, the cosmetic appearance of KP can lead to psychosocial distress among patients. The condition often improves over time, but several treatment options are available as emollients, exfoliants, anti-inflammatory medications, phototherapy, and various laser therapies. Topical treatment is mainly based on emollients and keratolytics, but they have mainly a suspensive effect. Safe, effective treatment with urea creams and lotions (from 10% concentration) had also been noticed.