hey so I've been reading up on peoples problems with this skin rash thingy...and how its follicales or wtv....so i use to have it just on my upper arms...and then now its spreading up to my shoulders and my lower arms...and I didnt mind it so much because I wore tshirts and stuff and no one noticed...but now I really dont like it. So i read up a bunch of home remedies and I tried one everyone seemed to be using. I've started to shower everyday (not that I didnt b4) and used a loofah sponge. exfoliator. combined...and then when I get out put on heavy cream...which people said to use Lubiderm with oat. So this is the second day...and I realize its gonna take longer...but firstly...does anyone have any input or anything I'm doing wrong. And Any tips on how to stop it from spreading...because if you have it you know it doesnt itch. So i havent been. Anyways if you have ANYTHING to say I'm glad to hear it cause I want to have more than one opinion. Hopefully it will clear up soon. for now..
Keratosis Pilaris...sucks..and spreading!!! DAMN IT!?
If it's true keratosis pilaris it's genetic and won't just clear up spontaneously -- though, as people get older, it generally leaves your face. I have it all over my body (arms, sides, legs, etc). Sun exposure helps -- but that puts you at greater risk for skin cancer. I was prescribed with something called Elocon cream (a corticosteroid cream) that worked great to clear it up; however, it is a prescription and should not be used every day for extended time periods because it can cause thinning of the skin. My MD recommended a lotion called CeraVe. It is available at places like WalGreen's -- a fairly expensive lotion. I haven't bought it yet -- I just live with the bumps. If it is spreading like you say, it could be eczema or some type of allergy.
Reply:Try these links: http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_di...
http://www.helpforkp.com/keratosis_pilar...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratosis_p...
Actually, I never heard of it before. However, now that I have I realize that I had it when I was younger. In fact, my girlfriend and I used to laugh about it because we both had it but only on the front of our thighs. We thought it was caused by shaving, but not shaving did not make it go away. Eventually it pretty much went away by itself. Sorry not to be any more help.
Reply:I am familiar with skin issues.
I wondered if you had tried Elidel... what about a steroid cream?
I think there are treatments that will be effective. You really should see a dermatologist and they are well suited to assess the situation and prescribe the proper treatment!
Good luck to you!
Reply:Facts About Keratosis Pilaris
In keratosis pilaris, small skin-colored bumps form around hair follicles.
The bumps may form anywhere on the body except non hair-bearing area.
Keratosis pilaris shows up as small bumps because skin cells clump around hair follicles.
This is an inherited condition.
Overweight may trigger keratosis pilaris.
Keratosis pilaris may show more during winter and improve in summer. It also increases during puberty.
People with eczema may be prone to keratosis pilaris.
Glycolic acid peels and tretinoin creams can treat this condition successfully.
More- http://www.doctorgoodskin.com/ds/keratos...
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Reply:The best stuff to use is cortizone 10 creme it works, I had exema real bad and it worked great for me I hope this helps.
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