Treatment for Chicken Skin

Chicken skin is the common name for perifollicular keratosis, which usually requires no treatment, and can be treated with retinoids, salicylic acid, and moisturizers if treatment is required. Keratosis pilaris is a chronic follicular keratosis skin disease, manifested as keratinized plugs or keratinized papules at the mouth of the hair follicle, accompanied by peripheral erythema, and the skin is chicken-skin like with roughness, so it is commonly known as chicken skin. The disease usually has no significant impact on the health of the body, so treatment is usually not required. For those who are affected by the appearance and require treatment, medication can be used for relief. Commonly used topical medications include retinoic acid ointment and salicylic acid ointment, which can promote the dissolution of keratin plugs. Moisturizers such as petroleum jelly and vitamin E cream can also be used appropriately to relieve dry skin symptoms. Specific treatment medication varies according to the condition, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner and use the medication as prescribed by the doctor.