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Old Mar 25, 2007, 01:28 PM
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Re: Personal Medical Question

Originally Posted by Marie_LPN View Post
My problem with KP was annoying on my arms, but the back of my thighs, sheesh, drove me up the wall. And that Eucerin cream has helped me a lot.
LOL -- I can't even imagine having it there

It doesn't really bother me as far as it looks (since you really can't see it at all unless you're right up on me) but I just hate the way it feels when you touch it!

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Old Mar 25, 2007, 01:29 PM
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I thought I was the only one that had this problem...it has been a huge source of embarrassment for me my entire life. Never knowing when you can wear a sleeveless shirt...I keep dermablend all the time.

During the winter, when your skin is supposed to be dryer, my arms are perfect, but in the summer, when I NEED for them to look good, they start breaking out again...and my skin is slow to heal, so an acne-type cyst can take as long as two weeks to heal.

I totally sympathize with you.
A LOT of people have this problem, unfortunately people are either embarrased about it, or not aware that it is a real condition.

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Old Mar 25, 2007, 01:30 PM
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LOL -- I can't even imagine having it there

It doesn't really bother me as far as it looks (since you really can't see it at all unless you're right up on me) but I just hate the way it feels when you touch it!

Yeah the feeling, yech. Feels like a bunch of zits that need popped.

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Old Mar 25, 2007, 01:31 PM
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Yeah the feeling, yech. Feels like a bunch of zits that need popped.
How long did it take for that Eucerin to start working noticeably for you Marie?

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Old Mar 25, 2007, 01:33 PM
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How long did it take for that Eucerin to start working noticeably for you Marie?
About 3 weeks was when i noticed it, but it could have been sooner than that. I'd been working a ton of hours, so i was too busy to pay attention and seen just when there was a difference lol.

(Wonder if this thread could get retitled with KP in the titleline?)

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Old Mar 25, 2007, 04:44 PM
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Also there is this:

Eucerin Lotion (click link for details)

In case the cream is too thick.

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Old Mar 26, 2007, 12:42 AM
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Re: Looking for info on Keratosis Pilaris

Eucerin ointment has helped many a person with variety skin conditions; often one i've used with success for homecare patients dry skin. Little dab goes a long way too,

General advice/precautions for.
Alpha Hydroxy AcidsAlpha hydroxy acids, the most common of which are glycolic acid and lactic acid, have been used for centuries for skin rejuvenation.
dermatology.about.com/cs/skincareproducts/a/aha_2.htm


Adding apples. grapes, citrius in diet helps too.

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Old Mar 26, 2007, 06:49 AM
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try researching Vit A def.

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Old Mar 28, 2007, 05:34 PM
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UPDATE: I've been using this since the day I posted (last Sunday I believe) and I'm starting to notice a slight difference in my skin - I'm definetly going to give it a while though.

Thanks again for the recommendation Marie!!

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