Have you noticed “rough bumps” on your upper arms, thighs, or cheeks?  If so you might be able to thank your parents for these.  Keratosis pilaris, a condition which favors these areas, is typically described as “rough bumps” that have been present since youth.  Although not a harmful condition, these “bumps” are often annoying to the patient causing him or her to seek treatment. Although there is not a permanent cure for the condition, there are several treatments that can help improve it.

Regular use of either an over-the-counter or prescriptive moisturizer, especially after bathing, can help improve both the texture and appearance of these “bumps”. Microdermabrasion, a procedure involving the use of fine crystals under pressure, can also temporarily improve this condition.  Finally, as with many skin conditions, a “tincture of time” also helps as the condition typically improves with age.

To schedule a dermatology appointment, please call Dr. Burns or one of the other doctors in our Frisco Dermatologist Directory

Dermatology Consultants of Frisco can be reached at 972-335-2727 or on the web at http://www.mydermconsult.com