The keratosis pilaris, also known as gooseflesh (although in this case is not caused by low temperatures), is a genetic skin disease characterized by small rough bumps or granites reddish, manifested especially in the top of arms, thighs, breasts and glutes.
What is keratosis pilaris?
The keratosis pilaris or follicular keratosis is a very common and harmless skin condition in which the skin becomes rough with the appearance of small red bumps.
It is also known as “goose bumps”, although in this case it is not caused by cold. It is popularly called that because of the similarity with the skin of a plucked chicken.