Question 1

does keratosis pilaris sometimes get worse before it gets better?!?

Accepted Answer

Ketatosis Pilaris: Keratosis pilaris is harmless (benign). It seems to run in families.  It is more common in people who have very dry skin, or who have atopic dermatitis (eczema).
The condition is generally worse in winter and often clears in the summer.
Treatment:
moisturizing lotions to soothe the skin and help it look better, 
skin creams that contain urea, lactic acid, glycolic acid, 
topical steroids.

Question 2

could a hormone imbalance cause keratosis pilaris to get worse or flare up?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Keratosis pilaris is a very vexing problem that we do not have great answers for.  However, many patients note large fluctuations of their kp during pregnancy, and some have found that it is better or worsens after starting and oral contraceptive pill.  So probably there is some relationship between hormones and kp, though I am not totally sure how they are connected.

Question 3

when i'm in the sun i get a keratosis pilaris outbreak and the more i'm in the sun the worse it gets! help please?

Accepted Answer

Lubricate+exfoliate: Otherwise known as orange peel skin, these tend to do better in the summer, when there is more sun exposure.  Make sure to lubricate and exfoliate.

Question 4

got spots on my arm like keratosis pilaris? will they get better or worse with age?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Keratosis pilaris is a common chronic condition related to dry skin. It may get somewhat better with age, but it is impossible to predict who may show improvement. It it characterized by rough bumps on the skin, usually on the outer surfaces of the upper arms, back, and upper thighs. Treatment consists of moisturizing the skin.

Question 5

how do you get keratosis pilaris?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Kp runs in families and people affected tend to have dryness of their skin and often have an underlying tendency towards eczema. It usually is worse in the winter and tends to clear in the summer months. The condition is benign but bothersome. Various tours of moisturizing lotion and creams may help as well as exfoliation treatments.

Question 6

does picking keratosis pilaris make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't help.: Keratosis pilaris is notorious b/c there's no great treatment for it.  While picking at it won't make worse necessarily, it does put you at risk for bacterial skin infections - all those little critters living under your nails are now buried into your skin.

Question 7

do most people who get keratosis pilaris have many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Typically bumps: seen on back of arms, thighs and sometimes cheeks. They can be itchy red but treatments are available including topical scrubs, acid lotions and urea

Question 8

does exfoliation make keratosis pilaris better or worse?

Accepted Answer

Likely neither: Can help other skin lesions and standard seborrhecic  keratosis and dry layers.

Question 9

can you get keratosis pilaris on your penis?

Accepted Answer

No: See dermatologist for evaluation to find out what is the cause of these lesions.

Question 10

how to get rid of keratosis pilaris quickly?

Accepted Answer

Salicylic acid ointm: Usually, keratolytic agents would do the job in addition to the use of good moisturizers.  Ointment containing 6~12% salicylic acid may accomplish it. If you are patient, just use good moisturizer cream like cerave regualarly(twice a day), kp would improve or fade months or years later. In reality, no quick fix.

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