If you’ve ever noticed tiny, rough bumps on your arms, thighs, or even cheeks that look like acne but don’t behave like it—you’re not alone. This skin condition is called keratosis pilaris , often shortened to KP , and it’s far more common than most people realize. For me, keratosis pilaris first showed up around puberty , but it became noticeably worse during pregnancy , especially after I was pregnant with my son. Hormonal shifts changed my skin in ways I wasn’t expecting—