What Is the Cause of Keratosis Pilaris (“Chicken Skin”)?
The exact cause of Keratosis Pilaris was not discovered yet. However, many experiments were made to discover it. So far it is considered as many factors coming together, but the most important factor seems to be the overproduction of protein called keratin inside the human skin. This excess gets trapped inside the follicle, developing a bump. About 40% of adults worldwide suffer from it without even knowing it. Many patients have a strong family history of this skin disease. Therefore heredity and genetics appear to play another important role in KP development, as childs with parents or other affected family members already suffering from Chicken Skin have much greater predisposition to suffer from it as well. KP closely relates to diseases as asthma, eczema, allergies and dry skin. The overall dryness of the skin tends to worsen the KP condition. Chicken skin mostly appears on the upper arms, thighs and buttocks, but may develop anywhere. This skin disorder is mostly common among tee
