If u suggest treatment by lotion, cream or soap, pls provide brand name. tq.
2007-02-10 00:46:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Different things work for different people, so if something doesn't work for you, keep looking. I had great success using Neutrogena Skin Smoothing Body Lotion, but of course they discontinued it. I'm now using Eucerin Plus (must be the "plus" - that's the one with alpha hydroxy and urea). I'm not as consistent with it as I should be, but it does seem to be making a difference. Check out the websites below to connect with other people who have KP - they may be able to suggest some other products. From everything that I've read, products with glycolic acid (if you can tolerate it) and urea are the best choice. Lactic acid works for some and is better for sensitive skin. Salicylic acid (beta hydroxy acid) also works. Be careful to use sunscreen when you're using these lotions, though, because they make your skin more susceptible to sunburn.
2007-02-10 02:09:26 · answer #1 · answered by swbiblio 6 · 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 I got made fun of by my so-called friends and became dptressed and withdrawn.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 13:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have it on the back of my upper arms & the only time in my life when I was able to get rid of it was when I lived in a very warm climate (instead of 4 season climate) & washed the area daily with L'oreal Exfotonic exfoliator (gently scrubbed for about 10 seconds with a loofah).
The product is discontinued - but if you found a similar product that has alpha-hydroxy in it & is an "exfoliator", it may work for you.
2007-02-10 01:14:04 · answer #3 · answered by ok_im_smarty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had great results with the following product. It is called Glytone. Originally it was prescribed by my dermatologist and I found it online. I now purchase it online for less money. Here is the link and give it a try - I found it worked awesome and I don't have any bumps anymore.
http://www.skinwest.com/cgi-bin/onlineshopping.cgi?SESSION=QZUL3GHFHRU4HU5868UHSTE4LAE02FYFUGCHLMEJNLRN9PJLAJVSV&REQUEST=PRODUCT&PRODUCT=GLYTONE_KP_KIT
Good luck
2007-02-12 05:49:50 · answer #4 · answered by poosiekatt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋