Keratosis Pilaris occurs in different degress with 80% off teens and nearly half of all adults in there lifetime
red and flesh coloured bumps on your arms legs and chest that are rough to feel, Keratosis Pilaris is caused when keratin clogs the hair follicles through substance called keratin
naturally it has been said that keratosis pilaris will clear up and that it can run in the family, generally it is worse when you are a teenager but can still be with you as an adult
while on holiday you may notice that you keratosis pilaris will get worse in the sun and other will find it will get a lot better.
You may first wish to try simple measures such as taking warm rather than hot baths or showers and running a humidifier in her room.
Soap free cleansers such as Dove or Cetaphil are often recommended, as are general over-the-counter moisturizers. Exfoliating with a loofah may also aid in removing some of the keratin.
Many creams and lotions are available that can be prescribed for people trying to over come keratosis pilaris, please keep in mind they do not always work well. products that help reduce the bumps can contain Urea, acne medicines, hydroxy acid, salicylic acid and other acne remedies.
Using a topical steroid for about a week may also help if the bumps are very red or inflamed. In severe cases, removing the bumps by microdermabrasion, chemical peels or other methods can be successful.
You can consult you dermatologist on what the best course of action is for you keratosis pilaris or maybe even a doctor.
Please read through our site and share any experiences you may have with Keratosis pilaris. We know it can be difficult suffering from this but you are not alone there are millions of people with this and you probably know a lot of people with it but they are secretive about it as well.
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