Is there a good treatment for Keratosis Pilaris? (KP)?

I have tried using KP duty (the lotion) but it doesn't work very well.

Is there a good treatment for Keratosis Pilaris? (KP)?
I have KP, too, and I haven't found anything that works incredibly well for me yet. My dermatologist has prescribed several creams, and currently I'm using Eucerin lotion (which is over-the-counter). It's helping a little with the redness, but not with the bumps themselves. I also use baby oil to soften the skin. I was told by my doctor that it's common for people with Asthma to have KP, and also the other way around. I don't have Asthma, and neither does my husband, but he also had KP growing up. The doctor said that there is a good chance our kids might have KP and/or Asthma. My husband grew out of his KP (he's 33), but I have yet to outgrow mine, if I'm that lucky (and I'm 24)! I've just kind of learned to deal with it. I try not to pick at the bumps or touch the area because it seems to make it more red and noticeable, so I just continue to use the oil to soften the bumps and find things to calm the redness. Sometimes Aveeno lotion works, too. Good luck!
Reply:Keratosis Pilaris (KP) is a skin condition that most commonly shows up on the skin as rough bumps around hair follicles on the back and outer side of the upper arms. KP is an extremely common condition that can be cosmetically troubling but is generally not harmful in a medical sense.





Treatment of KP is sometimes difficult. There is no universally effective treatment. Sunlight does help this condition, but sunlight in general is damaging to the skin over-all and is not recommended treatment for KP. Moisturizing creams with lactic acid such as Amlactin or LacHydrin may be helpful. Urea containing products such as Ultramide 25 and high potency glycolic acid products are also potentially beneficial. These medicated lotions generally need to be applied at least twice daily and work by softening the adherent skin scales around the follicle enabling them to be shed more easily. Some people find that the use of a Buff-Puff, either to apply the medicated creams and/or to abrade the skin during washing, may increase the benefits of these products. Other people find that this abrasion simply causes extra irritation and aggravates the KP. Vitamin A derivatives and analogs such as Retin A and Differin may also be helpful in some cases. The benefits of vitamin A derivatives in general, and Retin A in particular, are often limited by irritation.
Reply:Please see the webpages for more details and images on Keratosis pilaris.
Reply:Treatment








This is not a curable disease but surely a controllable disease. If you manage to remove the excess keratin that surrounds the hair follicle, you can keep your skin healthy.





Glycolic acid works as a good defoliator. Your doctor may prescribe you a good glycolic acid formulation. Lactic acid is also a good exfoliating agent that can be used successfully. Urea is a good keratin softener. Consult your doctor about the right formulation that may also contain a little vitamin A derivatives that peel away the excess skin. Keep your skin moisturized to fight the dryness. more-


http://www.doctorgoodskin.com/ds/keratos...