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Keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a common, -, condition of the skin's hair follicles characterized by the appearance of possibly itchy, small, gooseflesh-like bumps, with varying degrees of reddening or . It most often appears on the outer sides of the upper arms, thighs, face, back, and buttocks; KP can also occur on the hands, and tops of legs, sides, or any body part except glabrous (hairless) skin. Often the can appear on the face, which may be mistaken for acne or folliculitis.
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