Keratosis Pilaris!!!?

I know there is no cure for it but what can make it better, its embarrassing!?





Its on my upperarms only.

Keratosis Pilaris!!!?
OMG!!! I have it, too... i hate it even though it's only on my upper arms.... I heard that if you have had it since you were really little, it's not gonna go away, but if you got it when you were a kid, it will go away after your teenage years. I started getting KP when I was like 8, and I'm 13 now, and I have tried a lot of lotions...the one that works best for me is called glytone, you can just use anything with glycolic acid.


but it won't go away completely!! and if you stop putting on lotion every day, the KP will grow back..


my mom wants to take me to a dermatologist soon to see if anything else is recommended, i'll tell you


hope this helps!
Reply:Regardless, exfoliation, intensive moisturizing cremes, lac-hydrin, Retin A and medicated lotions containing alpha hydroxy acids or urea may be used to temporarily improve the appearance and texture of affected skin. Milk baths may provide some cosmetic improvement due to the lactic acid —


Sunlight may also be helpful but increases risk of skin cancer. Small amounts of vitamin A can be used orally but only with extreme caution due to potential for liver damage. Check with a dermatologist or family doctor before taking extra vitamin A due to the its potential toxic effects. A more safe and effective treatment is applying coconut oil to the affected area. Use the coconut oil when in the shower; this should help eliminate the bumps and may even prevent the return of them permanently. Vitamin A deficiency has been linked to keratosis and adding vitamin A back into the diet may help to improve the condition.





Sun tanning is said by some sufferers to help alleviate symptoms, although the associated risks of tanning (including increased risk of skin cancer) may be more problematic in the long run than the keratosis pilaris. In truth, the sun will help by breaking down the skin but in end worsen the effects from drying out. The best solution is to use a cream or exfoliant that breaks down the thickness of the skin, while staying moisturized.
Reply:I started using Kiss My Face Peaches %26amp; Cream Alpha Hydroxy Acid Moisturizer on my arms and the keratosis pilaris looks better when I apply it twice daily. Sometimes I also use Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent on my arms with a cotton swab (like how you would use on your face) and I've seen some improvement. Also, in the shower, I use acne washes on my arms like Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash or Neutrogena Body Clear Body scrub.





I think the most important thing is to use an acne treatment with alpha hydroxy acid or salicylic acid, then moisturize. I use the same things that I would use on my face on my arms -- except for the body wash stuff.

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