Keratosis Pilaris Treatment?

Apr 21, 2015

Sheerise M.

For the last couple of years I've been living with KP. It has come to the point where I don't even show my arms anymore, and I'm so self conscious and even sometimes emotional about it. I exfoliate about 3/4 times a week and moisturize daily. I was wondering if any of you on this app have lived with KP and gotten rid of it or made it better and what products/treatment did you use?
Thanks Xx

Apr 21, 2015

Shanae J.

Goldbonds rough and bumpy lotion has helped me. I exfoliate nearly everyday and moisturize about twice a day.

Apr 21, 2015

Sheerise M.

@Shanae I'm happy it helped you. I'll definitely look into it!

Apr 21, 2015

Shanae J.

Thank you! (:

Apr 21, 2015

Anna H.

I had this as a kid and my dermatologist gave me this prescription lotion (I can't remember what it was called) but it had a silver bottle with a purple lid. It helped a lot, but it was a little painful at first. Luckily my KP got way better when I turned 13 and it hasn't really been an issue for me since then. And that was almost 10 years ago. Also, the plain unscented cetaphil lotion and cleansers helped. My dermatologist recommended those too. Hopefully yours gets better soon!

Apr 21, 2015

Emily B.

You can also try CeraVe hydration lotion and washes. I used that for a long time. I do exfoliate once a week though I used to do it four or more times a week.

Apr 21, 2015

Sheerise M.

@Shanae your welcome :) @Anna I used to use cetaphil on my face but never tried it in my arms I guess I'll give it a go @Yanin I was tested to see if I was gluten sensitive and it came back negative but I hope that works for you @Emily I've heard a lot a CeraVe but never really thought to try it maybe I will... Thanks for all the advice guys

Apr 21, 2015

Shanae J.

What made you buy that spray, Leila?

Apr 21, 2015

Jamie D.

My dermatologist recommended AmLactin lotion for my KP (I get mine at CVS, but it is a bit on the more expensive side) and this stuff works miracles. I don't use it everyday (because I'm suuuper lazy so I tend to only use it when my skin gets bad) but when I do use it I will see significant effects literally overnight, and by day 4 or 5 my bumps are pretty much gone along with the redness and flakes. I love this stuff so much. It's super moisturizing, and it has AHA's to gently exfoliate the skin. Also, I saw that CeraVe was mentioned, and I really like their Moisturizing Cream (the one that comes in a jar) as well.

Apr 22, 2015

Sheerise M.

@Leila the spay looks interesting and I really happy it worked for in that short amount of time.. @Jamie I go to CVS all the time I definitely check it out

Apr 22, 2015

Amy H.

I just wrote a post on this the other day, one sec and I'll post it here.

Apr 22, 2015

Sheerise M.

@Amy thank you for sharing this information I really appreciate it.

Apr 22, 2015

Angela J.

I use st ives peel pads and amlactin and it's now my fave duo.

Apr 22, 2015

Sheerise M.

@Angel where do you get the st ives peel pads?

Apr 22, 2015

Lexi D.

AmLactin is the only product that I've seen make a significant difference in treating it. It's not as noticeable on my arms anymore since I've been using it.

Apr 22, 2015

Sheerise M.

@Lexi its seems to work really good from what everyone is saying so I'll definitely look into it

Apr 22, 2015

Alyx T.

If you can, I'd go to a dermatologist. Mine gave me a cream that has more salicylic acid then over the counter stuff, and it goes away in a few days. It makes my skin quite itchy and I get hives though (I have super sensitive skin and a skin condition where my body reacts in hives when it doesn't like a product or pressure, so I get hives from being poked sometimes) but that and the brand eucerin (sp?) helps a lot. The stuff in the tub especially. My derm told me to look for the ingredient Ceresin. Which all of eucerin products have.

But the stuff the derm gave me definitely helps a lot quicker. This really helps too though. And it soothes, so it takes away redness pretty quick.

Apr 22, 2015

Sheerise M.

@Alyx I've always been a fan a Eucerin but this is the first time I'm seeing this I'll look into it.

Apr 22, 2015

Leila R.

@Shanae J - I was ordering something I else from China and it came by mistake. I patch tested it and researched it a little and huzzah- it worked!

Apr 22, 2015

Bailey G.

Avon has a duo of products specifically for KP - there's a body lotion and a scrub, and they're $10 each. They both contain lactic acid, which will help exfoliate your skin and calm down your bumpy skin. Curel and Eucerin also make lotions for rough & bumpy skin...I had a lot of luck with the Eucerin but it sometimes made my skin a little too greasy.

Apr 23, 2015

Sheerise M.

@Bailey I didn't know Avon have products for KP thanks for letting me know