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What age does KP develop?

Published in Skin Condition Ages 1 min read

Keratosis pilaris (KP) often develops by age 10, but onset and severity can vary.

Keratosis Pilaris Onset

  • KP often develops by age 10.
  • It can worsen during puberty or pregnancy.
  • It frequently improves or even goes away by early adulthood.
  • It can affect 50%-80% of teenagers and up to 40% of adults.
  • Many people have a family history of keratosis pilaris.