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what protein builds up in the skin causing keratosis pilaris?

Keratin

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What is an alternative name for keratosis pilaris

Chicken skin

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What age does keratosis Pilaris affect?

Teens and little kids

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What is one treatment for keratosis pilaris?

AHA/ BHA/ Topical retinoids/ Humidifiers/ Urea Cream/ Chemical Peels / Laser therapy

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What skin disorder does Vivian have?

Keratosis Pilaris

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During what kind of weather does keratosis pilaris worsen?

Winter, dry cold weather.

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What was Keratosis Pilaris dismissed as?

Skin disorders / Cosmetic issues

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What gender does keratosis pilairs primarily affect?

Female

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Can you prevent Keratosis Pilaris 100%?

No, but you can do stuff to help minimize your chances

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How old is Vivian?

20

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What does Keratosis pilaris look like?

Rough and bumpy can be red if its itchy or inflammed

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When was Keratosis pilaris discovered?

1994

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Does Keratosis Pilaris affect a certain nationality/ race?

No, but it tends to occur in people who have more melanin

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What treatment has 70% success rate?

Topical Retinoids

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Where does Vivian live?

New York

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What skin condition can lead to keratosis pilaris?

Eczema

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what scientist furthered the research of KP?

Albert M. Kligman

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What kind of region does keratosis pilaris affect the most 

Cold and or Dry region

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How can you prevent Keratosis pilaris?

With a consistent skin care routine that moisturizes and exfoliates the skin

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Where did Vivian see her symptoms?(which part of the body)

Upper Arms and Thighs

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Which gene mutation can cause keratosis pilaris?

FLG gene

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what is a reason why KP changed from past to now?

more medical knowledge, more people visiting doctor for their symptoms, etc

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What age does keratosis pilaris tend to disappear?

By the age of 30

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Which treatment has an 80% success rate?

Laser therapy

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What should you do when you start to see these symptoms?

Go to the Dermatologist

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