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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
keratosis pilaris
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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keratosis pilaris
by Kelolo, Oct 09, 2000 12:00AM
I have had keratosis pilaris all my life, but it has always waxed and waned according to a mysterious schedule of its own. I'm now 37 and have finally hit upon what is (for me, at least) the single most important factor in its coming and going. I have found that when I drastically reduce the amount of dairy products I eat, the bumps are dramatically reduced within a week or two. If I combine this with the commonly recommended moisturizing and scrubbing, I can achieve 100% relief. As soon as I start eating dairy products again -- even while continuing with the moisturizing and scrubbing -- the bumps come right back. Have you heard of many other people's KP having such a strong dietary connection?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Oct 10, 2000 12:00AM
, Oct 10, 2000 12:00AM
Nope. But when patients of mine notice correlations which seem to work for them, I advise them to act accordingly, even if the correlation doesn't seem to hold true for most other folks. Your term, "mysterious schedule" is right on; with your permission, I'm going to use it for counseling purposes for the many conditions it applies nicely to.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by DP, Oct 09, 2000 12:00AM
I am a vegan and have keratosis pilaris. It does not seem as though it is related to diet for me. It does not seem to be a bad as it was 15 or 20 years ago, but I don't know why.
by cuteako, May 17, 2008 06:55AM
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