How the Experts Treat Keratosis Pilaris

by Jennifer Richards on July 7, 2010

If you are a sufferer of keratosis pilaris, you may feel that you have tried every possible solution with no results so far. One of the most common areas keratosis pilaris is found is on the upper arms, and it manifests in rough bumps on the surface of the skin. Keratosis pilaris is a genetic disorder that has no treatment, yet it can be maintained through these expert tips:

  1. Exfoliate well: One of the most important components to treating keratosis pilaris on the upper arms is exfoliation. However, it is not recommended to use just any over-the-counter product. Your product choice makes a dramatic difference in the results that you will get in reducing keratosis pilaris. Many people choose to use prescription quality scrubs, which often contain chemical ingredients that are very harsh on the sensitive skin in this area. Furthermore, many other people confuse keratosis pilaris with acne and try to use acne treatment products to remove the bumps. If you have used any type of exfoliation product that contains benzoyl peroxide, it is potentially drying out your skin even further and triggering additional problems with the condition.
  1. Moisturize with natural ingredients: Yet another component to professionally treating keratosis pilaris is moisturizing with natural ingredients. However, what many people don’t realize is that most products on the market contain harsh chemical ingredients, even when they claim to be natural. This is why experts recommend using home remedies with natural ingredients that you can find within your own kitchen cabinets, which will work to gently soothe inflammation in the skin caused by keratosis pilaris.

  1. Balance the skin: Often times, the skin can experience serious inflammation if its pH level is not balanced. Again, that has to do with the products that you choose, which often have harsh and irritating ingredients that can further inflame and irritate the bumps caused by keratosis pilaris. For this reason, you can again use natural home remedies to remove the buildup of dead skin cells that can accumulate to cause the bumps associated with this condition.
  1. Examine your diet: Many people don’t realize that they are actually eating foods that can trigger allergies in their skin. You can isolate specific food groups that often cause irritation in the skin to determine what may be causing the inflammation and redness associated with keratosis pilaris. This is a method often used to treat acne, yet it also works with the chronic condition of keratosis pilaris.

As you probably already know, keratosis pilaris has no medical treatment. However, there are many expert remedies that you can use to treat this condition when you use natural and nutritive ingredients in your skin care process. Exfoliation and moisturizing are two of the biggest keys in keratosis pilaris treatment, and when used properly, they can offer you the solution that you are looking for to manage and reduce the appearance of these unsightly bumps on your upper arms for good!

You can click here to find my complete guide for natural keratosis pilaris treatment!

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