Listen to Story We all have insecurities, and those who embrace them deserve nothing but praise. Many people, however, work diligently to address their insecurities, which can range from pigmentation and unwanted hair to acne. These concerns come in all shapes and sizes, and everyone's journey is unique.
One such problem that many women face is strawberry legs, and a quick search on Instagram reveals numerous hacks that claim to address it. But is it actually possible to reverse strawberry legs? Let's find out from the experts. A post shared by Anjani Bhoj (@ninisvanitybox) "Strawberry legs, also known as Keratosis Pilaris, is a common skin condition resulting from occlusion of hair follicles on legs.
It's an inherited condition and presents tiny reddish acne-like lesions on the legs, arms, shoulders, and upper back," Dr Praveen Bharadwaj, consultant, dermatology, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, tells India Today . The doctor adds that this condition develops when the hair follicles get clogged by too much of a protein called keratin. This results in blocked hair follicles and causes bumps to develop.
Further, Dr Rishabh Raj Sharma, dermatologist at Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences (NIIMS), explains, "The occurrence can be attributed to various factors. Shaving can sometimes cause irritation and ingrown hair, leading to clogged pores and the appearance of dark spots. Additionally, excess sebum production and conditions like folliculitis, which is the inflammatio.
