I have tried a lot of over-the-counter, intense, moisturizers and lotions. Nothing has worked. "Scrubbing my skin off" (as has been suggested before) only makes it much worse. If you have overcome KP or improved it in any way, please tell me what you did!
I have severe Keratosis Pilaris. What can I use to make my skin look better?
There are several new elegant non-smelly high concentration urea based lotions or creams that applied twice a day for at least 6 weeks will significantly reduce the roughness. KP is a marker for a genetic condition called atopic dermatist so you will never be able to eliminate the condition completely.
Good Luck! Your Friendly Dermatologist!
Reply:Arbonne's Baby Care line is perfect for the sensitive skin, pure, safe, and beneficial. They have a body wash, lotion, body oil, etc. that are botanically-based and pH correct, dermatologist tested, non-sensitizing, non-irritating, and formulated without nut oils. They're formulated with shea butter which is a unique botanical that soothes, moisturizes and protects skin. With its key components of vitamin A and E, all types of skin (including sensitive) can benefit from shea butter’s supreme, conditioning effects. Its non-toxic makeup and skin-tolerable trait make it ideal for use on sensitive skin. The products are formulated withOUT chemicals, dyes, fragrances, mineral oil, alcohol, wax, acetone, etc which are harmful ingredients and cause irritation and dryness. Products that contain mineral oil clog your pores and sit on the top layer of your skin like saran, just getting wiped off over time. These give little to no benefit. You need a pure water based product. Arbonne also has a great intelligence conditioning oil and rejuvenating cream that can be used whenever you feel it's necessary to relieve the discomfort and itching. I recommend trying a product out first to ensure that it's beneficial before spending your money. I would be happy to send you a free sample if you would be open to giving it a try. Good luck.
Reply:I think Retin A would take them off. I know that it takes off just about anything scaly. Here is where I order from:
http://www.inhousepharmacy.com/skin-care...
Another idea: Hydrocortisone takes off those scaly pre-cancerous spots that come up on your face and hands. Hydrocortisone is the main ingredient in Prep H. Here is some that is stronger than what you buy in stores:
http://www.inhousepharmacy.com/general/p...
clear weed
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Do you have keratosis pilaris?
I have it really bad on my upper arms and its spreading onto my lower arms. i hate it soo bad and its really ugly! what do you recomend i do??
Do you have keratosis pilaris?
You don't say how old you are but you will probably grow out of this. There isn't much you can do about it. I had it when I was young but it just went away so hopefully it will for you too.
Do you have keratosis pilaris?
You don't say how old you are but you will probably grow out of this. There isn't much you can do about it. I had it when I was young but it just went away so hopefully it will for you too.
Any cures on keratosis polaris?
The Bottom Line Keratosis Pilaris is a skin disorder that cannot be cured. It is hereditary, and the severity varies from person to person. It can however be treated by a dematologist.
Do you have keratosis pilaris?
such a weird thing here all my life I thought I just had dry skin on the back of my arms now I notice it on so many people, thinking I wonder if they know they have it, just happened to be searching and found it one day on the net, how do you cope with it, it can get really bad some days and practically disapear other days, I've used eucerin lotion, exfoliants, what else are my options besides perscribed and very expensive products online, oh yeah and tanning seems to help as well can i get some/any input?
Do you have keratosis pilaris?
I have it and it's always bothered me knowing that I have it. Both of my parents have it a little bit on their arms. The only way it's gone away was when I was tanning. I've done that twice. I would prefer not to tan. I've tried creams etc and nothing else works. It's a genetic follicular disorder. I hope my kids don't get it.
Do you have keratosis pilaris?
I have it and it's always bothered me knowing that I have it. Both of my parents have it a little bit on their arms. The only way it's gone away was when I was tanning. I've done that twice. I would prefer not to tan. I've tried creams etc and nothing else works. It's a genetic follicular disorder. I hope my kids don't get it.
Does anyone have keratosis pilaris? if so, how do you treat it?
Treatment:
Moisturizing lotions are often soothing and may help the appearance of the skin. Topical treatment with medications containing urea, lactic acid, Retin A (tretinoin), or vitamin D may be recommended by your physician. However, improvement often takes months and recurrence is likely.
Does anyone have keratosis pilaris? if so, how do you treat it?
i wasant have this but i hope those adress will help you... hope u will find a cure.
peacock plant
Moisturizing lotions are often soothing and may help the appearance of the skin. Topical treatment with medications containing urea, lactic acid, Retin A (tretinoin), or vitamin D may be recommended by your physician. However, improvement often takes months and recurrence is likely.
Does anyone have keratosis pilaris? if so, how do you treat it?
i wasant have this but i hope those adress will help you... hope u will find a cure.
peacock plant
My sister has Keratosis Pilarsis on her arms. Can someone recommend a treatment or product to clear this up?
She's had this condition for 6 years. She's been to many doctors--they've all told her there's no "cure." Any treatments that others have heard or used--with success--would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help!
My sister has Keratosis Pilarsis on her arms. Can someone recommend a treatment or product to clear this up?
Treatment is directed at softening the keratin deposits in the skin and may include medicated creams containing urea or lactic acid. Even with treatment, this condition tends to remain for years. If associated with eczema, keratosis pilaris may improve with treatment of the underlying eczema.
My sister has Keratosis Pilarsis on her arms. Can someone recommend a treatment or product to clear this up?
Treatment is directed at softening the keratin deposits in the skin and may include medicated creams containing urea or lactic acid. Even with treatment, this condition tends to remain for years. If associated with eczema, keratosis pilaris may improve with treatment of the underlying eczema.
How to treat keratosis pilaris?
Treatment
There is currently no known cure for keratosis pilaris, however, there are effective treatments available which make its symptoms less apparent. The condition often improves with age and can even disappear completely in adulthood, though some will show signs of keratosis pilaris for life. Treatments are largely symptomatic and must be repeated. 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 a natural Alpha Hydroxy Acid in milk. Sunlight may also be helpful but increases risk of Skin Cancer. Small amounts of Vitamin A can be used orally but only with exteme caution due to potential for liver damage. Check with a Dermatologist or Family Doctor before taking extra Vitamin A due to the Vitamins' potential toxic effects.
Scratching and picking at KP bumps causes them to redden (if they do not already appear red), and in many cases will cause bleeding. Excessive picking can lead to scarring. Wearing clothing that is looser around the affected areas can also help reduce the marks, as constant chafing from clothing (such as tight fitting jeans) is similar to repeatedly scratching the bumps.
Many KP bumps contain an ingrown hair that has coiled. This is a result of the keratinized skin "capping off" the hair follicle, preventing the hair from exiting. Instead, the hair grows inside the follicle, often encapsulated, and can be removed, much like an ingrown hair, though can lead to scarring.
Food allergies may also exacerbate the condition, causing hyper-keratosis pilaris, gluten being a common culprit (source: physician's (MD) oral presentation).
There is currently no known cure for keratosis pilaris, however, there are effective treatments available which make its symptoms less apparent. The condition often improves with age and can even disappear completely in adulthood, though some will show signs of keratosis pilaris for life. Treatments are largely symptomatic and must be repeated. 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 a natural Alpha Hydroxy Acid in milk. Sunlight may also be helpful but increases risk of Skin Cancer. Small amounts of Vitamin A can be used orally but only with exteme caution due to potential for liver damage. Check with a Dermatologist or Family Doctor before taking extra Vitamin A due to the Vitamins' potential toxic effects.
Scratching and picking at KP bumps causes them to redden (if they do not already appear red), and in many cases will cause bleeding. Excessive picking can lead to scarring. Wearing clothing that is looser around the affected areas can also help reduce the marks, as constant chafing from clothing (such as tight fitting jeans) is similar to repeatedly scratching the bumps.
Many KP bumps contain an ingrown hair that has coiled. This is a result of the keratinized skin "capping off" the hair follicle, preventing the hair from exiting. Instead, the hair grows inside the follicle, often encapsulated, and can be removed, much like an ingrown hair, though can lead to scarring.
Food allergies may also exacerbate the condition, causing hyper-keratosis pilaris, gluten being a common culprit (source: physician's (MD) oral presentation).
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