subject: Living With KP - Cure Keratosis Pilaris [print this page] Keratosis Pilaris is a skin condition that can affect both the young and the old. It is commonly found in the arms, thighs and buttocks. They are not itchy but they appear white sometimes red. They have a "sandpaper" feel when you try to touch the affected area. Commonly in babies it appears on their cheeks while on teenagers it is on their upper arms. When the skin is dry usually KP appears.
So, is there a cure for keratosis pilaris? Some say that there is no cure but there are those who claim that there available measure. But there are measures to avoid further worsening of the condition. Here are some actions that one can do. 1) Wash your KP with mild soap. This is to avoid drying the skin. 2) Use moisturizers or moisturizing lotion. 3) If the two earlier mentioned does not work, try using urea containing cream. 4) Rub the affected area with coarse cloth or brush. 5) Take multivitamins most especially Vitamin A.6) Take your daily dose of sunshine at least 15 minutes per day.
The reason behind Keratosis Pilaris is not curable is the fact that it is hereditary. It can be lessened but not totally cured. The trick in treatment is that to provide moisture, increase intake of Vitamin A since the condition is a deficiency of Vitamin A, and humidify the environment you are in, sun exposure and scrubbing.
See to it that when you are not sure of the things, intervention you are doing; see to it that you seek your doctor's help and advice. Always consult them to be able to do the proper way to cure Keratosis Pelaris.
Although there is no known cure but there are measures which can be done. So, do not let this ruin your life. Do these measures now if you have Keratosis Pilaris.
