Three Kinds of Keratosis Pilaris

Which type of keratosis pilaris do you have?

Many ichthyosis patients are also frequently troubled by keratosis pilaris in addition to ichthyosis. There are three main types of keratosis pilaris, which Zhang Jian Therapy will explain clearly today.

The first type involves fully grown hair, but due to a buildup of scales on the skin surface, the hair follicles are tightly covered, causing the hair to curl up inside and unable to grow. The skin feels rough to the touch. In this case, the hair follicles are not damaged. With fumigation treatment to remove the scales and consistent care, the hair can grow normally, and the rough bumps can be largely eliminated, resulting in ideal improvement.

The second type involves hair follicles that can also grow hair, but the pores are blocked, cutting off the nutrient supply. The hair stops growing halfway, leaving only a short, half-grown hair in the pore. The bumps on the skin feel hard to the touch, and there are also obvious and dense red or brownish hair follicle dots. If the hair follicles are not completely damaged, fumigation treatment can remove scales and unclog pores, followed by application of glandular nutrients for nourishment. This will significantly reduce rough skin and dullness, resulting in smoother overall skin texture.

The third type involves severely damaged or atrophied hair follicles, making it impossible for hair to grow. Faint reddish-black granules are visible on the skin surface.

Hair follicle damage is irreversible; no matter how you care for it, hair cannot regrow. You can only alleviate roughness with consistent care, with very limited improvement.

As long as the hair follicles function properly, with professional treatment and consistent care, your skin condition can be significantly improved.

So, which type are you? If you're unsure, you can contact our dermatologists for consultation to help you understand and resolve your skin problems as soon as possible.