kerotisis pilaris PLEASE NE ONE WHO KNOWS NE THING ABOUT THIS

[specialed208]

I have a bad case of keratosis pilaris on my arms and chest and its getting embarrasing i cant even go to the beach or anthing would taking accutane help this condition? wat are good foods to help creams i dunno whats a good anything to help treat it please im in desperate need

[Pam]

Definition    
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition in which keratin, a protein in the skin, forms hard plugs within hair follicles.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors    
Keratosis pilaris is benign, self-limiting, and often disappears with age. It is more common in patients with atopic dermatitis (eczema) and seems to run in families.

In mild cases, small bumps, similar in appearance to "goose bumps," are found on the backs of the upper arms. The texture is that of very coarse sandpaper.

Bumps may also appear on the buttocks and thighs. Less commonly, lesions appear on the face and may be mistaken for acne.

Individual lesions consist of a small, skin-colored papules that form within hair openings. The condition is generally worse in winter and often clears in the summer.

Symptoms    
fine, bumpy texture to skin over the outer upper arm and thigh or elsewhere
bumps the size of a grain of sand and skin colored
slight pinkness may be seen around some bumps

Signs and tests    
Physical examination is usually sufficient for your health care provider to make this diagnosis. Testing is usually not necessary.

Treatment    
Moisturizing lotions are often soothing and may help the appearance of the skin. Topical treatment with medications containing urea, lactic acid, Retin A (tretinoin), or vitamin D may be recommended by your physician. However, improvement often takes months and recurrence is likely.

Expectations (prognosis)    

Keratosis pilaris may fade slowly with age.

[venora]

Exfoliate with a scrungy in the shower this will help get rid of the daed skin cells that like to collect and cause this condition then use an exfolitaing lotion with a beta hydroxy in it .Paulas chisce at cosmetics cop .com had a good one you can order it works great.Beta hydroxy has the ablity to penetrate the pore and slough off the dead skin cells.
good Luck Venora

[MJ5]

I have KP... I've been on an unending search for something that will help reduce the bumps and spots.  Lac Hydrin cream works just OK for me... it reduces the bumps slightly but you have to use it day and night, yet the spots don't go away.   ... I'd love to have some relief for the summer time.   I'd like to wear a bathing suit and not feel embarrased.

[specialed208]

i know what you mean

[lhunter]

Kerotisis pilaris is often a symptom of fatty acids deficiency.  I have been taking EFA oil tablets for about a month now, and have seen some signs of improvement, but I believe it takes a few more months for the treatment to work completely.  Other than that, the sun is the best way to get rid of the bumps for the time being.

[jill_marie]

i have the same thing... i found that palmers natural body lotion works best.... it takes away the color and clears them up...
good luck :)

- jill