Learn How To Treat Keratosis Pilaris
Right now you’re reading this article because you are interested in treating keratosis pilaris. There are a variety of treatments for keratosis pilaris including the use of topical lotions, exfoliating scrubs, micro abrasion beads, sunbathing and Seabuckthorn treatment. Treating KP can be an expensive process and can cost you hundreds of dollars in topical lotions and scrubs.
Exfoliate - Make sure you exfoliate every other day with an abrasive loofah or scrub. I prefer to use the KP Heavy Duty body scrub from Derma Doctor, but you can go the cheaper route and use Cetaphil and a loofah. The key point is to exfoliate and get rid of the keratin build-up. The rough, bumpy skin that is caused by Keratosis Pilaris is due to an excessive amount of keratin that clogs the hair follicle. Exfoliating helps reduce and unclog the keratin buildup in your pores. Some people have very delicate skin that can not handle the abrasive nature of loofahs. If so, make sure to lightly exfoliate with a less abrasive scrub or loofah, but most importantly, you MUST exfoliate. Without exfoliating, your skin will always stay bumpy.
Use a topical lotion after exfoliating to make your skin smooth and pliable throughout the day. Applying lotion is important because keratin build-up is caused by dry skin due to excessive oil excretion. Applying lotion is reduce the oil build-up in your skin which will reduce the amount of keratin that your skin produces.
Reminder, do NOT use scented soaps or lotions. Scented soaps and lotions can aggravate your Keratosis Pilaris and cause additional KP buildup. I also recommend cleansing with Cetaphil because the soap is hypo-allergenic and non-scented.
Sun bathing is a cheap alternative when treating keratosis pilaris. However, do not perform excessive sun tanning as your risk of skin cancer is higher when staying out in the sun too long. If you do sun bathe, remember to use a high SPF sunscreen and limit the duration in which you stay out in the sun. I’ve had good results reducing the red spots on my arms and legs by sun bathing.
Hydrate your body and skin by drinking lots of water. Drinking at least 8 cups of water a day will moisturize your skin, which will decrease the amount of keratin build up in the skin. Dry skin is due to a lack of moisture in the skin and drinking water will prevent your skin from drying out.
There are many more Keratosis Pilaris treatments , but to review, make sure you exfoliate, use a topical lotion that contains the key ingredients, get some sun (do it responsibly), and drink lots of water. Remember, there is no cure for keratosis pilaris, however treatment for keratosis pilaris starts with knowledge about the condition and being active in treating keratosis pilaris.




















