Looking for info on Keratosis Pilaris

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I'm not completely sure if this is the correct category to place this question in, so please feel free to move it wherever it should be!

Ever since I was a kid I always had these little bumps on the upper part of my arm and I think it's probably a touch of keratosis something (what the heck is the name of it!?) Anyways, are there any of you guys here that specialized in dermatology and/or skin care that could give me some pointers on making this a little better for myself? Quite honestly, I don't know much about it at all (if I do, I can't recall it at all).

Thanks so much for your help! I really appreciate it.

Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.
LOL -- I can't even imagine having it there :icon_roll

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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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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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.
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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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.

Also there is this:

Eucerin Lotion (click link for details)

In case the cream is too thick.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

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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try researching Vit A def.

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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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