Skin healthAtopic dermatitis

Is keratosis pilaris contagious?

Keratosis pilaris is not contagious; it's not a rash, but rather a variant of eczema that presents as red bumps on the skin. Watch dermatologist Jeanine Downie, MD, explain how this skin condition can be annoying, but it's not contagious or serious.


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