The common causes of small grains like chicken skin on the body are keratosis pilaris and vitamin A deficiency. After clarifying the cause, medication and laser treatment can be given for keratosis pilaris, and vitamin A supplementation is needed for vitamin A deficiency.
1. Keratosis pilaris: a chronic follicular keratosis pilaris, which may be related to genetic, endocrine and other factors. The lesions are follicular papules of the size of a pinpoint or a grain of corn. If the symptoms are not serious, usually no treatment is needed, and some patients can get better on their own.
If the symptoms are serious or if aesthetic appeal is pursued, medication can be given, and topical medications such as salicylic acid ointment, urea ointment, cod liver oil ointment, etc. can be applied under the guidance of a doctor. Laser treatment can also be taken to improve the symptoms.
2. Vitamin A deficiency: follicular keratotic papules may appear on the skin, accompanied by dry eyes, night blindness and other symptoms. Vitamin A needs to be supplemented as prescribed by the doctor.
Chicken skin like small particles on the body, if accompanied by other discomfort, should promptly consult a doctor to clarify the diagnosis of the treatment, the use of drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions.