2006-09-01 04:03:46 · 4 answers · asked by jkgilbo 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
KP duty is good to treat Keratosis Pilaris.
Treatment
This is not a curable disease but surely a controllable disease. If you manage to remove the excess keratin that surrounds the hair follicle, you can keep your skin healthy.
Glycolic acid works as a good defoliator. Your doctor may prescribe you a good glycolic acid formulation. Lactic acid is also a good exfoliating agent that can be used successfully. Urea is a good keratin softener. Consult your doctor about the right formulation that may also contain a little vitamin A derivatives that peel away the excess skin. Keep your skin moisturized to fight the dryness.
2006-09-01 20:45:53 · answer #1 · answered by assaulted79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually women are the ones embarrassed by a skin condition but guys get self-conscious too. My keratosis pilaris really got to me in my late teens. I got made fun of by my so-called friends and became dptressed and withdrawn. Comments like, what's that leprosy stuff on your arms?
I can't tell you how many dates and social outings I've missed because of keratosis pilaris. I always thought just what if I didn't have this. But thanks to this program I'm almost totally clear. I'm dating now. I'm actually asking my friends to go to the beach. I'm more outgoing. Life is good.
Natural Keratosis Pilaris Cure?
2016-05-14 10:52:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but you can also exfoliate the area with a gentle body scrub
(Aveeno radiant body scrub, $7-$10 at your drug store) and over the course of one week it will be dramatically reduced.
2006-09-01 04:35:00 · answer #3 · answered by Simplystunning 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have it on my arms and another place... ahem... anyway, the only time it goes away is if I go to the tanning salon. (which is not advisable, I guess)
2006-09-02 02:25:07 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer L 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋