Learn About The Risk Factors For Keratosis Pilaris

Hay Fever

Hay fever means you have allergies, ladies! It's also called allergic rhinitis. This condition is a reaction to allergens in the air. A great and common example of one is pollen! Ladies, most of you will sneeze and have a runny nose when you have hay fever. Watery eyes, sinus pressure, and nasal congestion are common warning signs too! You're at a much higher risk of keratosis pilaris because of hay fever. Experts claim that it's because your body makes more keratin to protect your skin during an allergic reaction. It's fighting the allergen! Remember, extra keratin buildup often causes keratosis pilaris!

Gender and Age

Here's some bad news. Ladies, you're more likely to get keratosis than men! It's because your body produces more keratin. This usually happens when you're pregnant! You have your hormones to thank for that one. There's some good news, though. As you get older, keratosis pilaris is less likely! Your body makes a lot more keratin when you're a kid or teenager. By the time you turn 30 years old, ladies, it stops makes so much of it! That's why this condition even disappears when you get older. Of course, other skin conditions, like eczema, will increase your risk again!