Keratosis Pilaris

Keratosis Pilaris is a very common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. However, many people who have this condition do not even know that it has a name or diagnosis. Keratosis pilaris would be described as small, acne-like bumps that appear on the upper arms, legs and butt and they are not painful or itchy. Some people develop keratosis on the face, where it closely resembles acne. Although keratosis is harmless, it can be embarrassing to those who suffer from it. Keratosis is not curable, but it can be managed through medication, skin care and even a number of home remedies.

Keratosis pilaris is not a life threatening condition so it does not need to be treated with conventional medication. Individuals who want to treat their KP can start making simple changes in their diet and skin care, and this alone may significantly improve the condition.

Start changing your diet to include vitamin E and the essential fatty acids, omega-3, omega-6, omega-9 and GLA, in your diet. Adding these will help regulate abnormal proliferation of the epidermis. When you have keratosis pilaris you need to bring moisture back to your skin, by increasing your water intake.

It is also important to make sure you are adequately moisturizing your skin. Make sure you moisturize after you bathe and regularly throughout the day. Use a gentle soap or cleanser and avoid showering for longer than 10 minutes or in extremely hot water.

Find a lotion that uses lactic acid to help moisturize and naturally exfoliate your skin. You don’t want to exfoliate with a loofah or sponge, but if you have keratosis pilaris you do need to remove dead skin cells lactic acid naturally exfoliates the skin without irritating it. There are many lotions both prescription and over the counter that contain lactic acid.

Performing a body cleansing or detoxification program to rid the toxins from your system can also help keratosis pilaris. Additionally, you will also need to make sure your environment is allergen free. Stay away from known food allergens and try to avoid other possible allergens that may aggravate your condition including, chlorine treated water systems, pet dander, molds, dust mites, Amalgam fillings in teeth, fluoride in toothpaste and harsh detergents or chemicals.

Fortunately for people who are affected with keratosis pilaris it is harmless and easily treated. Eating a proper diet and making simple lifestyle changes can easily help you overcome this condition. It is always best to opt for natural treatments for keratosis pilaris to avoid adding even more toxins to your body system which may end up worsening the condition. Experiment with different alternative treatments to see what works best for you and keep up with the regimen you find works best. It is important to stick with the regimen even when the keratosis pilaris goes away because if you do not continue the keratosis pilaris will return.