The Skin Nerd: Do you have bumpy skin? It could be keratosis pilaris

It’s a little early for Halloween but you may have been spotting some suspicious goosebump like spots on your skin that just won’t disappear...

Skin Nerd: It's a little early for Halloween but you may have been spotting some suspicious goosebump like spots on your skin that just won’t disappear

Spots, bumps, bruises — on occasion, our skin can present us with many things that spook us, but one cause for small, hard bumps that really isn’t something to be frightened of is Keratosis Pilaris.

Often confused with multiple skin conditions such as acne, Keratosis Pilaris is also lovingly referred to as ‘chicken skin’ and tends to be seen on the back of arms or top of thighs (although it can occur anywhere on the body.)