subject: Causes of Keratosis Pilaris [print this page] Causes of Keratosis Pilaris Causes of Keratosis Pilaris
KP is not to much spreaded skin sickness.
The cause of Keratosis Pilaris is not fully understood.
The key factor appears to be the overproduction of human skin protein termed keratin.
KP is believed to be partly inherited (genetic) in origin.
There are things that can make the condition more serious though. People with dry skin have a more difficult time managing the condition than those with oily skin.
It may arise in connection with genetic diseases or with other skin conditions, such as ichthyosis vulgaris or atopic dermatitis.
KP can develop anywhere on the human body but most likely the most frequent places are legs and upper arms.Chicken skin mainly goes away before you are thirty, but it may also stay for your whole life.
Keratosis pilaris is unattractive but totally harmless.
Cold is worsening this disease so always the condition during summer is much better than in cold winter months.The worsening is directly associated with low humidity, skin dryness and tight clothes that "rub" the bumps at all times.Some people have stated that this condition worsened during pregnancy and/or after child birth.Fat or hot and spicy food may possibly tend to worsen the bumps condition as they may grow bigger and be more obvious.
Remedy for keratosis pilaris is not necessary, and sadly, it often has discouraging results.
With persistence, most people can get improve this aesthetic problem by moisturising and replenishing the lipid content of the skin regularly.Also, a good microdermabrasion proceeding can help get rid of all the extra keratin.
Keratosis Treatment
A variety of different over-the-counter (OTC) lotions, ointments, and creams can also be applied after showering while the skin is still moist and then several times a day to keep the area wet.Moisturising cream applied twice daily; try those containing urea, salicylic acid or alphahydroxy acids.Pulse dye laser treatment: this may reduce the redness (at least temporarily), but not the roughness.Apply the Neutrogena Multi Vitamin Acne Remedy at evening before going to bed.
Using petroleum jelly with water, or salicylic acid (which gets rid of the top layer of skin) to flatten the pimples.Encourage tepid showers instead of hot baths, along with the use of mild soaps and a home humidifier.Laser assisted hair removal may also be of benefit in some cases.
