View Full Version : Keratosis pilaris
sugarrrrr
Mar 13, 2007, 04:38 PM
How do you get rid of it? On a budget?
I was thinking of trying hydrocortizone cream...
But I'm not sure that would work.
Toddro61
Mar 14, 2007, 05:14 PM
Nothing works great on it. Over the Counter you can try Urea, lactic acid, and alpha hydroxy compounds. Doctors can prescribe Retin A, and in severe cases Accutane. I don't know how old you are, but it usually improves with age.
PrettyLady
Mar 14, 2007, 05:49 PM
Keratosis Pilaris (KP) is a disorder of hyperkeratosis. It is a very common benign condition, which presents as folliculocentric keratotic papules. It's also a hereditary condition. Keratosis Pilaris cannot be cured, but it can be treated. Use a loofah scrub in the shower or bath to remove the dry skin, and then apply a moisturizer. If you can't afford to see a dermatologist for treatment, there are different over-the-counter products, such as creams and lotions that can help soothe and treat this skin condition. You should go to a pharmacy and ask the pharmacist to recommend a proper treatment for you.
misheley26
Apr 9, 2007, 10:01 AM
I have keratosis pilaris and it is a very self-esteem-debillitating skin condition. I would recommend skipping right over the over the counter things and dermatologists and going right to a homeopath. The problem is internal - once you fix that, the kp will be gone. If you choose to go the OTC/Derm route, you will find a wealth of frustration in trying this/trying that... only, in most cases finding nothing has allieved the situation.