My friend has keratosis pilaris and there is a dance comming up how can she hide this...and what is the best?

way to treat it??

My friend has keratosis pilaris and there is a dance comming up how can she hide this...and what is the best?
There is currently no known cure for keratosis pilaris, however, there are effective treatments available which make its symptoms less apparent. The condition often improves with age and can even disappear completely in adulthood, though some will show signs of keratosis pilaris for life. Treatments are largely symptomatic and must be repeated. Regardless, exfoliation, intensive moisturizing cremes, lac-hydrin, Retin A and medicated lotions containing alpha hydroxy acids or urea may be used to temporarily improve the appearance and texture of affected skin. Milk Baths may provide some cosmetic improvement due to the Lactic Acid a natural Alpha Hydroxy Acid in milk. Sunlight may also be helpful but increases risk of Skin Cancer. Small amounts of Vitamin A can be used orally but only with exteme caution due to potential for liver damage. Check with a Dermatologist or Family Doctor before taking extra Vitamin A due to the Vitamins' potential toxic effects.





Scratching and picking at KP bumps causes them to redden (if they do not already appear red), and in many cases will cause bleeding. Excessive picking can lead to scarring. Wearing clothing that is looser around the affected areas can also help reduce the marks, as constant chafing from clothing (such as tight fitting jeans) is similar to repeatedly scratching the bumps.





Many KP bumps contain an ingrown hair that has coiled. This is a result of the keratinized skin "capping off" the hair follicle, preventing the hair from exiting. Instead, the hair grows inside the follicle, often encapsulated, and can be removed, much like an ingrown hair, though can lead to scarring.





Food allergies may also exacerbate the condition, causing hyper-keratosis pilaris, gluten being a common culprit.





Depending on how large the area of skin is affected she can try Dermablend make-up to cover it up.It comes in like 20 different skin tones and is waterproof and smudge proof if used with their setting powder.Dermablend is used to cover burn scars,tattoos,freckles,bruises,and other skin ailments. It can be found at major retail stores like Macy's.





Good Luck, I hope this helped!!! :)
Reply:No treatment clears keratosis pilaris satisfactorily, and ordinary emollients (moisturizers) are of limited benefit. Creams containing salicylic acid, lactic acid and/or urea are sometimes felt to be more effective. Several simple types can be bought or obtained by prescription, or over the counter, and there is no advantage to be gained from using expensive cosmetic or vitamin creams...





Sorry!
Reply:I see a dermatologist for a skin condition believed to be guttate-psoriasis (even with biopsy) and have learned that visiting the tanning bed (hard core if event is soon upcoming) will wonderfully mask most uncurable skin conditions. It's cheaper than light treatments offered at Dermatologists offices, and will help most skin conditions. Worth a try!!!! I'd be trapped indoors 24/7 if not for tanning bed visits! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!





(4+ times per week until desired clearness and 2 or so per week maintenance)


(yeah, I know UV rays are bad news, to some of you, but for those with skin conditions, they're the better of two evils but a life/self esteem saver!)





I really hope it helps.. if you want to talk further, my myspace is general_eccentric..................... add to 'subject line' because I don't add strangers...
Reply:wat does keratosis pilaris mean and then i could help. e-mail me what it means and i could say.

primrose