Keratosis Pilaris (cont.)
Keratosis pilaris "do's"
1. Do take measures to prevent excessive skin
dryness, especially in colder winter months.
2. Do use mild soaps like Dove
soapless cleanser or Cetaphil cleanser.
3. Do lubricate skin with special
lotions containing lactic acid like AmLactin or Lac-Hydrin lotion.
4. Do talk
with your physician about using tretinoin (Retin-A), alpha-hydroxy-acid lotions
(glycolic acid), urea cream (Urix 40), and salicylic acid (Salex).
5. Do gently
massage the lotions into the affected area twice a day.
6. Do use a mild loofah
or Buf-Puf to gently scrub the area weekly.
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Keratosis pilaris "don'ts"
1. Don't use harsh soaps or cleansers.
2. Don't
scrub harshly and try to scrape off the skin.
3. Don't expect immediate results
with topical creams.
4. Don't give up hope.
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- Keratosis pilaris is a very common, benign
skin disorder.
- Keratosis pilaris affects 50%-80% of adolescents and 40% of
adults.
- Keratosis pilaris causes numerous small, rough tan or red little
bumps around hair follicles on the upper arms, thighs, buttocks, and cheeks.
- Keratosis pilaris creates the appearance of gooseflesh, goose bumps, or chicken skin.
- Keratosis pilaris is seen in patients with other dry skin
conditions and atopic dermatitis.
- Keratosis pilaris is not curable, but it may
become less noticeable with time.
- Keratosis pilaris tends to run in families
(genetic association).
- Keratosis pilaris may spontaneously clear without
treatment.
- Keratosis pilaris generally requires ongoing maintenance therapy.
- Treat keratosis pilaris with daily lubrication, gentle exfoliation, and
glycolic or lactic acids.
- Consider helpful options for keratosis pilaris like
chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and facials.
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