They are rough patches and small pimple like bumps on the skin. They occur mostly on upper arms, thighs and buttocks.

Causes:

Production of too much keratin (a protein) that blocks hair follicles. Waxing and shaving makes it worse.

Solutions:

1. Non -soap cleansers

2. Exfoliatives like Salicylic acid, lactic acid etc

3. Moisturizers containing urea/salicylic acid/AHA’s

4. Topical retinoids

5. Laser hair removal (It is the definitive treatment)