Symptoms of Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris may make your skin look like you have "goose bumps." The bumps are often the color of your skin. They may also look white, red, pinkish-purple on fair skin, or brownish-black on dark skin. They can feel rough and dry like sandpaper. They may itch, but they don’t hurt. If you have keratosis pilaris on your face, it may look like acne, and you may look flushed. The skin on your face may be dry and chapped.

The area of your skin that is affected by keratosis pilaris may become darker (hyperpigmentation) or lighter (hypopigmentation) than the surrounding skin. This can happen if you scratch or pick at the bumps. It usually goes away with treatment.

Some people with keratosis pilaris only get a few flesh-colored bumps. Others have noticeable bumps that can look like a rash. The bumps can appear anywhere on your skin. They are most common on the upper arms and the front of the thighs. Some people have so many bumps that they extend onto the forearms or lower legs.