chicken-like skin rashes

[gipsyrose]

Hi,

Im, 30 years old newly gave birth 5 months ago....I notice a month ago that I have this chicken skin-like spreading all over my body..it's not itchy but I feel the roughness on my skin...I just want to know if what causes this thing..is there something to do with my giving birth (hormonal changes)? Please help me..

[gipsyrose]

To: Dr. Bhupinder

Thanks for the advice, maybe i'll visit a Dermatologist one of this day....but can you name any lotion containing this alpha hydroxy acids and urea in case I'll buy? I'm not breast feeding coz I am working so maybe it is safe to use the lotion. Thanks.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it sounds like keratosis pilaris or dry skin. Keratosis pilaris occurs when the human body produces excess keratin, a natural protein in the skin. 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 should discuss the treatment options in detail with your dermatologist as some of the drugs are not to be taken while breast feeding. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.