
While a mild case of acne isn’t necessarily a serious problem, it’s still a good idea to see a…
While a mild case of acne isn’t necessarily a serious problem, it’s still a good idea to see a…
When it comes to treating keratosis pilaris the first thing to do is to avoid medical treatments such as…
Keratosis Pilaris is a relatively common skin condition often referred to as chicken skin. Hard red bumps appear on…
Nothing could be simpler than opting for a treatment amongst the foods Mother Nature provides us with. It is…
Keratosis pilaris is a relatively common skin condition characterised by reddish rough bumps typically found on the outer arms,…
Facial presence of keratosis pilaris is medically known as keratosis pilaris rubra faceii. It is thought to be inherited…
Lack of moisture can result in the skin’s condition becoming worse, particularly for those who suffer from keratosis pilaris. The cold winter months are those in which anyone with this skin condition will want to keep their skin as hydrated as possible or be faced with inflammation of the skin that they will be desperate to cover up. Since the winter weather is drier, those parts of the body exposed to the elements such as the hands…
Traditional treatment for keratosis consists of moisturizing or keratolytic remedies. These may include urea, lactic acid, salicylic acid or topical retinoids. Although these treatments have been around for many years they are not always effective and for many sufferers of KP there is no real improvement seen in the appearance of the skin. Because keratosis pilaris is a skin condition which generally affects those body parts most visible, such as the outer arms, there is a need…