Keratosis Pilaris Help

Ive had Keratosis Pilaris on most of my body for 12 years,  i have redness on my cheeks, rough red KP on the back of my arms(triseps), outer arms(biseps), shoulders, forearms... inside of my thighs n calves. Ive tryed a number of products like derma doctors "KP duty", "euserin" lotion n several home remedies n still see no improvement. I have verry notisable KP on my forearms witch bothers me the most, i dont remember wat its like to have smooth evenly toned skin, please help

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Keratosis pilaris occurs when the human body produces excess keratin, a natural protein in the skin. There is currently no known cure for keratosis pilaris, however, there are effective treatments available which make its symptoms less apparent. Treatment includes tretinoin or Triamcinolone cream or Adapalene, a retinoid medication. Exfoliation, intensive moisturizing creams, creams and lotions containing alpha hydroxy acids and urea may be used to temporarily improve the appearance and texture of affected skin.

You can consult and discuss these options with him.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.

[christajanes]

Hi there, I have had mild kp on my entire arms most of my life, and now since having my first child it has spread to my thighs, hips, calves, arms and little bit on my buttocks. It is truly awful and makes my self esteem go Kaput.
I have tried kp duty by dermadoctor and it helps with dryness but the bumps are still there. I have tried vaseline petroleum jelly which helps with moisture and seems to keep my skin moist for a lot longer. Also i have tried oil pulling therapy for over a month and still nothing, but i will continue for a little while longer. Recently, I have started a regimen of organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar with water and honey every morning and am praying that it will help as it is said to benefit the skin.
Among all of these I exfoliate almost every day and moisturize every day hoping to get rid of this annoyance. This  happened because apparently pregnancy hormones can trigger excess keratin.
People who do not have kp and doctors need to understand it is not as if we are vain, but when you see other people walking around in shorts and tank tops and you have to wear long sleeves and pants for the rest of your life, not to mention bathing suits it wears on your emotions and plagues you with inadequate love for ourselves. Please help. someone out there has to have the means to find a cure. I would be forever in your debt.