HELP!!!

[Marley114]

My 10 year old daughter has keratosis plarlis badly on her face. She has had it for 7 years. She gets teased about it and it has mad her misrible. What can make it go away? Please help me find a cure for her face.


This discussion is related to Keratosis Pilaris.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

Was this diagnosis of keratosis pilaris made by a physician?

Keratosis pilaris usually involves the arms and thighs. Though it may also involve the face and may appear similarly as acne.Have you had a second opinion with regards to the diagnosis?

Keratosis pilaris is a chronic disorder.I understand your concern however there is no definite cure for the condition. In some cases, this condition may resolve spontaneously as the child grows older.Scrubbing and gentle exfoliation may help smoothen the skin.Also the use of moisturizers are important.In your daughters case, this has to be done more carefully.The skin of the face is very sensitive. Only mild and bland cleansers have to be used.In the extremities moisturizers containing urea and ammonium lactate may be used.This may not be the case for keratosis pilaris of the face.

Discuss this with her physician before using any medications.The diagnosis must first be ascertained.Does you daughter also have a similar condition involving her extremities?

[Marley114]

Hi,
Yes, a doctor has diagonoised her with keraosis pilaris. We know for sure it is that. Her face has red like bumps thant do not hurt her and redness on the cheeks.So keratosis pilaris can never be cured or it can be? Will it ever go away????? Thank you

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

Keratosis pilaris has a variable profile that is in some cases especially in young children and adolescents may resolve spontaneously as they grow older.However,keratosis pilaris is a skin condition that really persists for a long time or in medical terms ,it is a chronic condition. There is really no definite cure for keratosis pilaris.Rather , managing this skin condition  requires constantly moisturizing the skin and exfoliation.As for your child,the condition involves the face.This requires gentler exfoliation and use of milder and blander products.

[lisaloulou]

I'm sorry you're having to deal with this.  My daughter was diagnosed with KP (on her cheeks) at 18 months of age.  She is 2.5 now and it is still there with no signs of it going away.  I'm so scared that she will have to deal with what your daughter is dealing with.  I've tried all kinds of different moisturizers, to no avail.  I did just read (today actually) about oil pulling (a natural treatment) and have read several success stories on it.  My daughter is too young to even understand what to do, buy yours would be old enough to do it.  I hope you find success!!!

[wellerval]

Lots of research has led me to try the following with my son, who also has KP on his face (not to mention allergies galore!)  He is currently taking Beta Carotene supplements along with a multivitamin, Vitamin D and omega-3's.  They seem to be improving the KP, although it is not gone yet.  KP has been linked to Vitamin A deficiency.  Since large amounts of Vitamin A as retinoic acid can be toxic, it is better to take Beta Carotene, which the body will convert to Vitamin A as needed.