Keratosis pilaris is the medical term used for strawberry legs. The word keratosis here refers to keratin. And in simpler terms, we can say that this condition is caused when pores of legs get clogged with the build-up of keratin. This build-up is what gives rise to the tiny bump just over the hair follicle. You can consider it as a chronic skin condition and is found to be common with people who have dry skin. And the strawberry legs usually appear after hair removal procedures are done mostly because of shaving. Here are some other factors that cause strawberry legs. Have a look.

Enlarged Pores

In most of the cases observed, the dark spots on our legs which are referred to as strawberry legs are nothing but enlarged pores. They are technically better known as “open comedones.” These are usually caused by a result of excessive sebum or oil production of the skin. The excess sebum traps bacteria, clogs pores, and dead skin inside.

Folliculitis

It is a medical term used for inflamed, infected hair follicles that lead to pimple-like bumps on the skin. In simpler terms, it can be called as an irritation of the hair follicle. Exposure to fungi, yeast, or bacteria can lead to such infections.

Ingrown Hairs

After carrying out hair removal procedures like shaving, waxing, threading, the hair underneath the skin might have a tough time penetrating through the skin (outwards) to grow. In such instances, the hair curls back right under the surface and creates a blockage — this blockage is nothing but the small dark bumps on the surface of the skin.