Keratosis Pilaris is a skin condition often found on the back of arms. It is hereditary & caused by a back up of protein or keratin in the hair follicles causing an acne-looking or bumpy appearance.
1. I took her to a Dermatologist, who prescribed Pro Lactin this didn't work.
2. If you have had success list products & regimen you followed.
3. Any tips would help, she is getting ready to go back to school this month & desperately needs help!!Thanks so much!!!
2007-08-04 10:56:36 · 6 answers · asked by ` 7 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
Minor note - Dr. prescribed Am-Lactin (not Pro lactin) sorry about the mistake!
2007-08-04 11:32:47 · update #1
I have ichthyosis vulgaris, a condition that often goes hand-in-hand with keratosis pilaris (which I also have, but on my thighs and not my arms). I was prescribed Am-Lactin rather than Pro-Lactin and I've never had a problem with the way it works.
Other than that, I recommend getting her a GREAT body exfoliator to use in the shower. Maybe something from Bath & Body Works, or better yet something medicated from a drug store or a place like that.
After she uses the exfoliating scrub in the shower (and tell her to scrub scrub scrub those arms, GENTLY but thoroughly, and not so it hurts or burns), put some of the Am-Lactin on it. If not Am-Lactin, try cocoa butter, which works great. If neither one of them, try Jergens Moisturizing body lotion with exfoliating beads.
I hope that works, and if you need anything else, feel free to e-mail me! kokopelli86@gmail.com. :)
2007-08-04 11:04:13 · answer #1 · answered by Stina 5 · 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 I got made fun of by my so-called friends and became dptressed and withdrawn.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 19:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is shower twice a day, exfoliate with a rough mitt (the rougher the better) and smother the affected area with LOTS of body lotion.
If she does this for a week or two, then she should notice a huge difference. After that, it's a matter of continuing the same routine with daily showers.
Sunshine seems to help too, don't ask me why.
Teenagers very commonly have it, but grow out of it by adulthood usually... if it's keratosis pilaris alba, particularly.
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2016-04-01 20:19:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used chinese herbs and it works
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2007-08-04 11:03:12 · answer #6 · answered by cheek_of_it_all 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋