Keratosis pilaris: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services if a skin product causes trouble breathing, faintness, or swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or throat.

   These can be signs of a severe allergic reaction.

   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Seek prompt medical care if an area becomes increasingly painful, hot, swollen, or rapidly red, or if it begins draining pus.

   Fever with these symptoms may suggest a skin infection rather than uncomplicated keratosis pilaris.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   Arrange a routine appointment if:

   • You are not sure the bumps are keratosis pilaris
   • Itching, irritation, or appearance is affecting daily life
   • Gentle skin care has not helped enough
   • You develop lasting light or dark marks
   • You want advice before using medicated creams or procedures
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Keratosis pilaris. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.