I have been told that I have keratosis pilaris.. what is the best way to treat this.?

Answer 1

Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition commonly seen on the upper arms, buttocks and thighs. The skin cells that normally flake off as a fine dust from the skin form plugs in the hair follicles. These appear as small pimples that have a dry ''sandpaper'' feeling. They are usually white but sometimes rather red. They usually don't itch or hurt.

Keratosis pilaris is particularly common in teenagers on the upper arms. It may occur in babies where it tends to be most obvious on the cheeks. It may remain for years but generally gradually disappears usually before age 30. Keratosis pilaris is unsightly but completely harmless. It is usually worse during the winter months or other times of low humidity when skin dries out, and may worsen during pregnancy or after childbirth.


Treatment of keratosis pilaris is not necessary, and unfortunately often has disappointing results. With persistence, most people can get very satisfactory improvement. Initial treatment should be intensive moisturizing. Try a cream such as Acid mantle, Vaseline or Complex 15 after bathing, and re-apply the cream again several times daily.

Answer 2

Exfoliate everyday and make sure you always use a moisturizer after showering...avoid products that contain castor oil, mineral oil, and petrolatum. I have the same condition on my upper arms and this works for me...my skin is not perfect, but I am now not too embarassed to wear a sleeveless shirt.

Answer 3

I exfoliate daily. Use a pure and natural soap and oils.
I also use a sea salt shower scrub. Take vitamin a and e orally and it helps it a lot. Mine never goes away but it has gotten rid of it a lot -

Also don't use vaseline type products this is petroleum and hardens skin not softens it and you need it to soften.

Answer 4

pls search under questions already resolved, there was an explanation of this skin disease, no much you can do, but also will not kill you.
Good look

Answer 5

dandruff shampoo