Keratosis Pilaris...?

I've had these red bumps on my upper arms for while now and from reading a number of articles and looking at pictures, I'm pretty sure that its KP... Does anyone know why it happens? How to make it go away?

Keratosis Pilaris...?
Although the condition may remain for years, it gradually disappears before age 30 in most cases. Treatment of keratosis pilaris is not medically necessary; but, individuals with this condition may want to seek treatment for cosmetic reasons.





The initial treatment of keratosis pilaris should be intensive moisturizing. A cream such as Acid Mantle, Vaseline or Complex 15 can be applied after bathing, and then re-applied several times a day. Other treatments may include:





* Medicated creams containing urea (Carmol-20) or alpha-hydroxy acids (Aqua Glycolic, Lacticare) applied twice daily


* Efforts to unplug pores by taking long, hot soaking tub baths and then rubbing the areas with a coarse washcloth or stiff brush








Hope this helps!
Reply:Typically as you get older they lessen. There is really no cure. The cause is just the way your skin is. It is sort of like clogged skin pores. There are some skin cleansers you can get from a dermatologist that is supposed to help but if you use it you can't go in the sun so it's hard to make sure you are covered with sunscreen. Its called Klaron I believe. I have definitly found they have gone away more as I have gotten older. Good Luck!
Reply:I have it and so do 3 of my children. I was told by a dermatologist that it is hereditary. Your skin thickens and blocks the pores which are usually slightly larger than average. The bumps are blocked pores and the skin drys out which gives it the rough, red appearance and feel.





The dermatologist gave us ammonium lactate which is a prescription lotion that needs to be applied once a day. It makes you feel a little sticky but softens the skin. My kids hate it!


My pediatrician suggested showering every other day, use sensitive skin soap (we use alpha hydroxy) and using an over the counter cream that has no perfume, like Vaseline's Skin Therapy. It works just as well, is less expensive and does not leave you sticky!





It doesn't go away, but if you keep up with using the cream it does help keep it less noticeable. As I've gotten older the bumps have gotten smoother, but not gone.
Reply:I have my best luck reducing it using sugar scrubs and a lotion called glycolix.


I am most fond of the True Blue Spa almond one at bath and body works right now but experiment a little and see what works best for you