I've had it all my life, and its annoying, I want soft skin!! How do I get rid of it?? over the counter Lotions and exfoliants havent worked. Does anyone have any experience with this? what can I do?
2006-12-28 07:43:43 · 6 answers · asked by MRose 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Seek the advice of a medical professional before trying any treatment. Only a professional physician can diagnose you with Keratosis Pilaris.
Try a lotion or cream containing Lactic acid, such as AmLactin cream. It's an over-the-counter cream and costs around $20-$25 depending on location and deductible costs.
Use an exfoliator (i.e. loofa, buff-puff, exfoliating gloves) and scrub the affected area in circular motion while showering.
After exfoliating, clean with a moisture rich non-comedogenic body wash.
Apply lotion to the area after you get out of the shower. The best lotions to use are lotions designed to treat acne that contain a small amount of salicylic acid (around 2%). Neutrogena and Aveeno carry such lotions. Apply the lotion twice a day.
Try soaking in an Aveeno oatmeal bath or sauna once or twice a week to soften and moisturize the skin.
Try adding a humidifier to your room if you live in a particularly dry area,
Although it is not recommended by doctors, a small amount of exposure in a tanning bed has been helpful to many sufferers. One only needs to be in the bed for 5 minutes or so to get the effects (and of course, burning is strongly discouraged).
From personal experience, I can tell you that lotions with lactic acid are -extremely- helpful.
2006-12-28 08:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by Lauren 3 · 1⤊ 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 I got made fun of by my so-called friends and became dptressed and withdrawn.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 12:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to read "Banish My Bumps" by Angela Steinberg (also available in electronic format here: http://www.banishbumps.com ). It's about how to permanently cure your Keratosis Pilaris naturally. I was able to clear my skin in only 7 days after reading this.
Stop paying paying each month good money on creams. This is exactly what the pharmaceutical industry wants you to do! They want to milk money from you each month.
2014-09-12 06:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some excellent skin care products and an at-home exfoliating system available at www.dermadoctor.com.
Even if you don't order their products, this is one of the most informative and accurate websites I've found, and they directly address the skin condition you're asking about.
Hope this helps - good luck!
2006-12-28 07:57:54 · answer #4 · answered by CassandraM 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can embrace them
2016-03-28 22:38:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandma used to boil the chicken before she baked it. The skin peeled right off.
2006-12-28 07:51:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋