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Keratosis Pilaris Resources
Articles, Websites and Books
Article on HelpForKP.com:
Web articles on Keratosis Pilaris:
Keratosis Pilaris Fact Sheet:
Articles mentioning Keratosis Pilaris in them:
(Sorted by most recent date)
Girls' Life, April-May, 2005, by Kristen Kemp
Shape, March, 2004, by Mary Rose Almasi
Pediatrics for Parents, Feb, 2004, by Lawrence C. Parish
Natural Health, April, 2003
OB/GYN News, May 15, 2002, by Sharon Worcester
Shape, Oct, 2002, by Gisela Williams
Books that may interest you:
(In alphabetical order)
Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology; by Richard B., M.D Odom, William D., M.D James, Timothy G., M.D Berger
Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy; by Thomas P., Md. Habif, Thomas P. Habif
DERMAdoctor Skinstruction Manual: The Smart Guide to Healthy, Beautiful Skin and Looking Good at Any Age; by Audrey Kunin, MD
Dry Skin and Moisturizers: Chemistry and Function; by Marie Loden (Editor), Howard I. Maibach (Editor)
Genodermatoses: A Full-Color Clinical Guide to Genetic Skin Disorders; by Joel L. Spitz (Editor), Vaune J. Hatch (Illustrator)
Keratosis Pilaris: A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, And Annotated Research Guide To Internet References; by Icon Health Publications
Sauer's Manual of Skin Diseases; (8th Edition), by John C. Hall (Editor) Gordon C. Sauer
Skin Deep: An A-Z of Skin Disorders, Treatments and Health; by Carol A. Turkington and Jeffrey S. Dover, MD
YOU: The Owner's Manual : An Insider's Guide to the Body that Will Make You Healthier and Younger; by Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet Oz
Additional Resources:
Definition:
Keratosis Pilaris (KP) - a common benign eruption consisting of scaly papules of the follicles; primarily affects the extensor surfaces of the arms and thighs.
Background:
Keratosis Pilaris is a disorder of hyperkeratosis. It is a very common benign condition, which presents as folliculocentric keratotic papules. Although there is no defined etiology, it is often described in association with ichthyosis vulgaris and less commonly with atopic dermatitis.
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