Overview
What is pediatric keratosis pilaris?
What is the pathophysiology of pediatric keratosis pilaris?
What causes pediatric keratosis pilaris?
What is the prevalence of pediatric keratosis pilaris?
What are the racial predilections of pediatric keratosis?
What are the sexual predilections of pediatric keratosis?
At what age is pediatric keratosis pilaris most frequently diagnosed?
What is the prognosis of pediatric keratosis pilaris?
What is included in patient education about pediatric keratosis pilaris?
Presentation
Which clinical history findings are characteristic of pediatric keratosis pilaris?
Which physical findings are characteristic of pediatric keratosis pilaris?
What are the possible complications of pediatric keratosis pilaris?
DDX
What are the differential diagnoses for Pediatric Keratosis Pilaris?
Workup
What is the role of lab tests in the workup of pediatric keratosis pilaris?
Which histologic findings are characteristic of pediatric keratosis pilaris?
Treatment
How is pediatric keratosis pilaris treated?
Medications
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Keratosis pilaris occurs most commonly on the lateral upper arms and upper thighs.
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The lesions of keratosis pilaris are evenly spaced, consistent with the follicular origin of this disorder.
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Close examination of keratosis pilaris shows keratotic papules associated with hair follicles. Keratinocytes at the follicular orifice are retained, producing keratin plugs.
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Bacteria associated with the follicular papules of keratosis pilaris may cause some lesions to become erythematous or pustular.