Question 1

what are some good soap/ body washes for keratosis pilaris?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: There's no treatment that does much. Have you tried something with salicylic acid? Give it a try, but no promises.

Question 2

is unscented soap better to wash with when i have keratosis pilaris?

Accepted Answer

Keratosis Pilaris: The best thing to do for keratosis pilaris (kp) is to be extraordinarily gentle with your skin.  Do not use exfoliating washes to the area or rub the area with wash clothes or loofahs.  There are over the counter moisturizers (ex amlactin) which help to smoothen the skin over time, however kp is very difficult to treat and is more of a skin type than a skin condition. Gentle soaps are recommended.

Question 3

can diet cure keratosis pilaris?

Accepted Answer

Control of symptoms: Keratosis pilaris treatments include topical exfoliants, topical retinoids or laser Therapy. I don't see diet listed as a treatment by Mayo Clinic. See:  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/keratosis-pilaris/basics/lifestyle-home-remedies/con-20025750

Question 4

how can i take care of keratosis pilaris?

Accepted Answer

Keratosis pilaris: Keratosis pilaris is often treated with topical exfoliants, topical retinoids or laser Therapy.

Question 5

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 6

are there home remedies for keratosis pilaris?

Accepted Answer

Moisturize!: There aren't great treatments for this condition.  At home, the best treatment is to use moisturizing lotion regularly.  The greasier the lotion, the better!

Question 7

how can i alleviate keratosis pilaris symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Keratosis pilaris: Keratosis pilaris is often treated with topical exfoliants, topical retinoids or laser Therapy.

Question 8

is about to work outside with keratosis pilaris?

Accepted Answer

Keratosis Pilaris: Keratosis pilaris can be frustrating because it's difficult to treat. However, keratosis pilaris isn't often serious and usually disappears by age 30. In the meantime, prescription medications and self-care measures can improve the appearance of keratosis pilaris.

Question 9

how can i reduce the appearance of keratosis pilaris?

Accepted Answer

Keralytic cream: First, using a good moisturizer cream or ointment, nivea creme, aveeno, (oatmeal) cetaphil, etc., are all good ones; second, your dermatologists might prescribe prescription-strengthed medications like lachydin-12, keralyt gel, salex cream, etc. To control kp.

Question 10

what are some really good products to treat keratosis pilaris?

Accepted Answer

Keratosis pilaris: Keratosis pilaris is often treated with topical exfoliants, topical retinoids or laser Therapy.

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