What is Irritating My Skin? Posted: 01-22-06 22:10pm
I think i might have keratosis pilaris but
i am not sure because i am able to mash
puss out of the bumps that i have and it
is only on my arms and butt. What can i
do to help get ride of it and what is
it?
You probably don't have “Keratosis
pilaris”. This disease affects girls
from their birth and lasts until puberty;
additionally there is no puss in the
skin’s lesions (unlike your symptoms).
You probably have some kind of foliculitis
but you will have to visit a dermatologist
to find out precisely what is causing your
skin irritation.
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