Keratosis pilaris
A very common, non-neoplastic dermatologic disorder characterized by keratinization of hair follicles of the skin. It manifests as small, rough folliculocentric keratotic papules, usually in the outer-upper arms and thighs. It affects children and adolescents and usually improves with age.
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