does anyone know how to reduce the redness in keratosis pilaris?
Question:
i have had keratosis pilaris since about 8 months of age. does anyone know anything that really helps with the redness.that is what is most embaressing for me cause everyone can see it from a mile away.
Answers:
Try a cream such as Acid mantle, Vaseline or Complex 15 after bathing, and re-apply the cream again several times daily.
If this does not help, change to a medicated cream containing urea (Curel, Carmol-20) or alpha-hydroxy acids (Aqua Glycolic, Lacticare) applied twice daily - it may be too irritating to use more often. More aggressive home treatment can be done if ones skin can tolerate it. The plugged pores can be removed by taking long, hot soaking tub baths and then rubbing the areas with a coarse washcloth, stiff brush, or 'Buf-Puf'.
Prescription medicines that may help include antibiotics (Erythromycin, Bactrim) if the spots are very red and Tazorac Cream. Tazorac, a relative of vitamin A, may cause irritation in some people.
Other Answers:
i use a product by derma doctor called KP (for keratosis pilaris) it's a little pricey around $40 at sephora, but there are other similar products on the market. the active ingredient is salycilic acid. Also, when i run out, i use bikini bare. same ingredient
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