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during this thread, i will be saying KP, instead of keratosis pilaris.
keratosis pilaris is a very common skin condition, with 50% to 80% of teenagers and 40% of adults having keratosis pilaris. they are painless bumps, that usually appear around hair follicles, all around your body. the bumps are made of excess keratin, which is a protein that helps form your hair, nails and skin’s outer layer. getting rid of your bodies keratin production is impossible, which is why there is no permanent cure for keratosis pilaris. theres many reasons why you would have this condition, many being from obesity, DNA, dry skin, or asthma. removing this excess keratin will not harm your body, and this thread will show you a safe way to do so.
before we find a cream to treat KP, lets find out what most creams use to deal with KP. according to Dr. Gohara, we want one that includes alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as lactic acid, glycolic acid or urea. what do AHAs do? they improve skin texture, smooth fine lines, reduce acne and scarring, and boost hydration. they do this by acting as a chemical, exfoliant that dissolves the "glue like" bonds holding dead skin cells together on the surface.
now, we need to find a topical cream designed to break down the keratin spikes, and smooth our skin. the 2 creams that you could choose from, are Alpha Skincare's Renewal Body Lotion, or AmLactin's KP Bumps Be Gone Cream. the difference of these 2 creams is that Alpha's includes 12% glycolic acid, which penetrates deeper than lactic, which is used for extreme KP that is also really deep, but has some mild stinging and an itchy feeling. AmLactin's cream includes 15% lactic acid, which is less irritating than glycolic, and it also hydrates and exfoliates your skin. theyre nearly both at the same price, so its really up to you on how your skin is and if your okay with feeling uncomfortable with the cream. theres a bunch of other creams that might have this and more, but theyre usually expensive as fuck.
for skin care routines its a bit tricky, since i personally havent even started treating my own KP, since im writing this guide mostly to educate myself. if i had to guess though, with all this information ive learned is to apply the cream 2 times a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. when you shower, you should take a short shower, and make sure your skin is damp, not dry or soaking wet, then apply the cream. for the shower you should scrub lightly, with something like a loofah to not irritate your skin, because if you do it will only make your KP worse and your process to heal it longer.
how to maintain good skin, and try to prevent KP from coming back is by moisturizing all of your skin that has body hair, after you come out of the shower, and your skin is still a bit damp. humidifiers also help alot, during winter mostly. you could get any you want since theyre all the same and pretty simple. you want to use a humidifier the most when you sleep when the heaters on, so your skin stays moisturized. take 5-10 minute showers, with lukewarm water, not baths. try to use a creamy soap or cream ointments. also if your going to shave, make sure to wet the hair, use a thick shaving cream/gel, and shave in the direction of the hair, because if you shave wrong your KP only gets worse.
thanks for reading, sorry if its a bit shit, wrote it in just 2 hours.
tags: @alex @Retamg @punch
keratosis pilaris is a very common skin condition, with 50% to 80% of teenagers and 40% of adults having keratosis pilaris. they are painless bumps, that usually appear around hair follicles, all around your body. the bumps are made of excess keratin, which is a protein that helps form your hair, nails and skin’s outer layer. getting rid of your bodies keratin production is impossible, which is why there is no permanent cure for keratosis pilaris. theres many reasons why you would have this condition, many being from obesity, DNA, dry skin, or asthma. removing this excess keratin will not harm your body, and this thread will show you a safe way to do so.
before we find a cream to treat KP, lets find out what most creams use to deal with KP. according to Dr. Gohara, we want one that includes alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as lactic acid, glycolic acid or urea. what do AHAs do? they improve skin texture, smooth fine lines, reduce acne and scarring, and boost hydration. they do this by acting as a chemical, exfoliant that dissolves the "glue like" bonds holding dead skin cells together on the surface.
now, we need to find a topical cream designed to break down the keratin spikes, and smooth our skin. the 2 creams that you could choose from, are Alpha Skincare's Renewal Body Lotion, or AmLactin's KP Bumps Be Gone Cream. the difference of these 2 creams is that Alpha's includes 12% glycolic acid, which penetrates deeper than lactic, which is used for extreme KP that is also really deep, but has some mild stinging and an itchy feeling. AmLactin's cream includes 15% lactic acid, which is less irritating than glycolic, and it also hydrates and exfoliates your skin. theyre nearly both at the same price, so its really up to you on how your skin is and if your okay with feeling uncomfortable with the cream. theres a bunch of other creams that might have this and more, but theyre usually expensive as fuck.
for skin care routines its a bit tricky, since i personally havent even started treating my own KP, since im writing this guide mostly to educate myself. if i had to guess though, with all this information ive learned is to apply the cream 2 times a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. when you shower, you should take a short shower, and make sure your skin is damp, not dry or soaking wet, then apply the cream. for the shower you should scrub lightly, with something like a loofah to not irritate your skin, because if you do it will only make your KP worse and your process to heal it longer.
how to maintain good skin, and try to prevent KP from coming back is by moisturizing all of your skin that has body hair, after you come out of the shower, and your skin is still a bit damp. humidifiers also help alot, during winter mostly. you could get any you want since theyre all the same and pretty simple. you want to use a humidifier the most when you sleep when the heaters on, so your skin stays moisturized. take 5-10 minute showers, with lukewarm water, not baths. try to use a creamy soap or cream ointments. also if your going to shave, make sure to wet the hair, use a thick shaving cream/gel, and shave in the direction of the hair, because if you shave wrong your KP only gets worse.
amount of people who have KP and a bunch of other info i used: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17758-keratosis-pilaris
keratin info: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22743-keratin-plugs
dr. gohara: https://www.usdermatologypartners.com/press-media/13-best-treatments-for-keratosis-pilaris/
AHAs: https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/alpha-hydroxy-acids#q2
keratin info: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22743-keratin-plugs
dr. gohara: https://www.usdermatologypartners.com/press-media/13-best-treatments-for-keratosis-pilaris/
AHAs: https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/alpha-hydroxy-acids#q2
thanks for reading, sorry if its a bit shit, wrote it in just 2 hours.
tags: @alex @Retamg @punch
