11 Things You Really Need To Know About Those Annoying Bumps On Your Arms
The condition is called keratosis pilaris, and it affects a third of the population.
Have you ever found yourself looking at your upper arms and thighs and wondering what that weird, bumpy skin is that WON'T GO AWAY, no matter what you do?
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It's called keratosis pilaris (colloquially known as "chicken skin"), and it's easily recognisable as pinkish, rough skin that's similar to permanent goosebumps.
If you have KP, you're not even slightly alone.
According to the NHS, KP affects up to 1 in 3 people in the UK, and it's not a reflection of your general health – it regularly affects people who are otherwise completely healthy.
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