Alopecia is known as an autoimmune disorder where hair follicles are attacked by body's own immune system which further causes hair loss in various patches. Usually it is characterized as a skin disease rather than a hair disorder.
What is Keratosis Pilaris? Keratosis Pilaris is aa chronic disorder affecting people of almost all the age group. It is a skin condition in which a protein in the skin which is known as keratin forms hard lumps within hair follicles. They are usually found on the back, arms, upper arms, buttocks and thighs etc.Keratosis Pilaris is another skin disorder which causes small acne-like lesions and raised bumps all over the affected area on the skin. These lesions or bumps are usually white in color and can sometimes turn red. This is an extremely frustrating skin disorder.