Keratosis pilaris, KP, chicken skin, strawberry skin—call it what you will, the condition by any name is incredibly annoying. It’s also super common, affecting a whopping 40% of adults in the US.

It’s so common, in fact, that most dermatologists don’t consider keratosis pilaris — often referred to simply as “KP” — a condition or disease at all. “I personally like to think of ...

Different types of keratosis pilaris can cause varying symptoms. Some types cause rough, sandpaper-like bumps with skin ...