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make the reddness disappear - if you can help - i would appreciate it,

2007-11-21 02:56:47 · 2 answers · asked by Theresa S 1 in Health Diseases & Conditions Skin Conditions

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Food allergies may also exacerbate the condition, causing hyper-keratosis pilaris, gluten and dairy being common culprits.[citation needed]

Sun tanning is said by some sufferers to help alleviate symptoms, although the associated risks of tanning (including increased risk of skin cancer) may be more problematic in the long run than the keratosis pilaris. In truth, the sun will help by breaking down the skin but in end worsen the effects from drying out. The best solution is to use a cream or exfoliant that breaks down the thickness of the skin, while staying moisturized.

Ive never heard of this until now, there ar various treatments, one such one is here:
http://www.abateit.com/keratosispilaris.htm

2007-11-21 03:10:31 · answer #1 · answered by Chauncy Gardener 4 · 0 0

There is no treatment to cure this because it is genetic. All of the available treatments target relief of symptoms, but generally only help a little bit, if they work at all. The only thing that is really effective are oral steroids, but the side effects are usually worse than the keratosis, so steroids are seldom used, and under no circumstances can they be used for long periods of time. One thing that might help is regular saunas or steam baths - its possible that heavy sweating might stop the proteins from building up in the pores. Many health clubs have saunas or steam baths.

2007-11-21 03:14:57 · answer #2 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0 0

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