Thighs are not smooth and have goose bumps

At present, some people have rough skin with small spots like goose bumps. They don’t hurt or itch, but feel rough. No one knows what’s going on. Some people say it’s chicken skin, and some say it’s keratosis pilaris. Especially in the summer when you wear clothes and expose your arms and legs, it affects your appearance. So what are the specific reasons for the rough thighs and goose bumps? Let us take a closer look below.

This is called keratosis pilaris, a very common genetic phenomenon. Apart from affecting the appearance, it has no adverse effects on the body. It cannot even be said to be a disease. However, there is currently no effective method to completely cure it. 1 Keratosis pilaris is a skin disease with abnormal keratinization of hair follicles, which is mostly caused by genetics. The disease has the highest incidence rate among those with dry skin during childhood to adolescence, and the rash will slowly and gradually subside with age.

The disease is caused by keratinization of the hair follicles, which affects the growth of vellus hair. So the surface of the skin feels rough and like goose bumps, but in fact there is a curly hair in each small papule. There is currently no cure for this disease, but appropriate use of some medications can improve the condition. Taking vitamin A orally or eating more foods rich in vitamin A can help this disease to a certain extent; in addition, external use of skin keratin softening or keratin dissolving agents can alleviate symptoms and make the skin surface smoother. For example, topical retinoic acid, salicylic acid ointment, etc., the application of retinoic acid should start at a low concentration, such as 0.05%~0.1%, to avoid irritation to the skin. The medication needs to be used long-term. Guangzhou 2 Keratosis pilaris There are many small bumps on the limbs, which are very rough. This condition is very common, especially prone to occur on the outer side of the upper arms and thighs. It is a skin disease, the scientific name is keratosis pilaris. It is a hereditary disease.

It is because the keratinization of the hair follicle opening affects the growth of vellus hair, so the skin surface feels rough and like goose bumps. Indeed, there is a curly hair in each small papule. There is currently no cure for this disease, but appropriate use of some medications can improve the condition.

Taking vitamin A orally or eating more foods rich in vitamin A can help this disease to a certain extent; in addition, external use of skin keratin softening or keratin dissolving agents can alleviate symptoms and make the skin surface smoother. For example, topical retinoic acid, salicylic acid ointment, etc., the application of retinoic acid should start with a low concentration, such as 0.05%-0.1%, to avoid irritation to the skin, and use it once a day at night. The drug needs to be used long-term to be effective.

This is a hereditary skin disease, which is mainly caused by keratinization of hair follicles and has a lot to do with fat metabolism. This is more likely to happen in obese people. Keratosis pilaris has no impact on your life except for its appearance.

Keratosis pilaris, also known as hair lichen, is a very common disease among the population. According to statistics, 80% of people suffer from this disease, but most people only have a few, which makes them difficult to detect.

Some patients have more severe keratosis pilaris, which has a significant impact on their appearance. Many people dare not wear short-sleeved clothes in the summer because of this nasty disease. Therefore, this disease can be regarded as one of the natural enemies of beauty! It seriously affects the mood, and some patients even develop serious psychological problems. For these patients, systematic treatment should be considered for the sake of aesthetics.

In addition, keratosis pilaris is very likely to leave pigmentation, which is even more unsightly! It should be pointed out in particular that severe keratosis pilaris requires early treatment, because delayed treatment can not only easily lead to the formation of unsightly pigmentation, but also greatly increase the difficulty of treatment!

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, keratosis pilaris is mainly caused by liver qi stagnation, liver wood overcoming earth, and weak spleen and stomach. As we all know, the spleen and stomach are the foundation of acquired constitution. Weak spleen and stomach will inevitably lead to malnutrition of the skin and eventually cause this disease.

Things that patients with keratosis pilaris need to pay attention to: Patients with severe keratosis pilaris need to pay attention to the following: 1. It is best to treat it early! Because it is in the early stage of the disease, not only is the rash easier to remove, but it also generally does not leave obvious pigmentation. And if the condition persists for too long, not only will the rash become ingrained and much more difficult to treat, but it will also leave behind pigmentation that is difficult to fade! 2. Patients with mild keratosis pilaris must be cautious when using Western medicine such as retinoic acid for treatment, because these oral drugs have very serious side effects. 3.

Avoid squeezing the rash frequently, as squeezing it out may leave small scars.