Clarisonic Plus

feeds@kickapps.com (katherine) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:44:53 PST

This is my first time on this site. I developed KP after my first child (if I had it before I was unaware as it was not noticeable) and do not have any family history of it. I had it all over my legs and arms, and went to my Dr who misdiagnosed me. I suffered with it for a year and picked at it constantly, so I had scars for a year after that. It did clear up on its own however.

After recently giving birth to my second child, I have developed KP AGAIN. This time I went immediately to a Dermatologist who gave me Clindamycin, and Lacoid Lipocream. I use each two times a day. He also recommended the Clarisonic Plus, which is a electric face/body brush. I use the body attachment in the shower once daily, and use the topicals prescribed by my Dr immediately after. It has been 4 days and I am already seeing improvement! The Clarisonic exfoliates (the trick is not to apply pressure), and helps the topicals absorb better. Also, it comes with a face brush which clears up...

Link between Lichen Planus and Keratosis Pilaris

feeds@kickapps.com (Cathy Maxwell) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:54:12 PST

I was just wondering if anyone has experienced keratosis pilaris associated with lichen planus. I have had lichen planus (bot horal and dermatological varieties) for about 1.5 years now and this winter have developed what looks to me like keratosis pilaris but primarily on my legs. I will only see my dermatologist in March and will ask him then but wondered in the meantime if anyone had had this problem.

two enjoyable, natural & free ways to lessen KP!

feeds@kickapps.com (simonbenjamin) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:13:35 PST

tanning under the sun and swimming in pools treated with chlorine help improve my skin condition!

who knew!

p.s. (It won't completely cure it but it does improve it)!

Home Remedies I've tried

feeds@kickapps.com (sgirl) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:36:23 PST

My problem areas are the back of my upper arms and my buttocks. Not soo much redness but bumpy from the hair folicles getting clogged. I tried adding a little bleach to bath (this is approved treatment for eczema with no success. I even tried rubbing bleach directly on the areas - I don't know if this can be harmful or not but anyway it didn't help me either. I'm now using Salicylic acid about 23% and it IS unclogging the folicles.
You can buy it without prescription as wart remover, it's the main ingredient. I'm just passing it along but again I don't know if it can be harmful since I'm using it off label.
Has anyone else had success smoothing the bumps ?

An inexpensive and natural remedy that worked for me!

feeds@kickapps.com (elsie72) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:19:18 PST

Hello. My name is Lisa, I am 38 years old and have had Keratosis Pilaris for as long as I can remember.
I found 3 products that worked great and I'm now 98% Keratosis Pilaris FREE!!!

I had read that apple cider vinegar (acv) works so I tried it. I used Raw, Unfiltered Organic ACV (found in the organic section at the grocery store). I took a cotton pad and applied it on my clean skin at night before going to bed. Within 2 days my skin had a HUGE improvement!(ACV works nicely on facial blemishes also). However, yes, there is an ordor so I went in search of something else natural and inexpensive.

I found two soaps that work great.
Zum soap (I used the peppermint lavendar) had a wonderful effect on my skin all over, especially my arms. It is a little expensive so I decided to try Dr Bronner liquid soap (peppermint) and it works great!
I've been using this for a month and the Keratosis Pilaris is just about gone. Finally!

I really...

what i do to rid bumps

feeds@kickapps.com (justinmypants) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:11:49 PST

I made up my own treatment and keeps the bumps at bay although kinda ridiculous.
I use Retin-A micro (an prescription for my face) on my upper arms butt and thighs. Also I layer a moisturizer then use a butter knife and scrape the whole surfaces over and over works better then any loofa! whatever it works....

Psoriasis treatment

feeds@kickapps.com (dree23) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:21:20 PST

Psoriasis Effect on the Quality of Life:

Psoriasis is a disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath. In the United States, it affects 2 to 2.6 percent of the population, or between 5.8 and 7.5 million people. Commonly affected areas include the scalp, elbows, knees, arms, stomach and back. Psoriasis is autoimmune in origin, and is not contagious. Around a quarter of people with psoriasis also suffer from psoriatic arthritis, which is similar to rheumatoid arthritis in its effects. Psoriasis was first given that name in complete differentiation from other skin conditions by the Austrian dermatologist Ferdinand von Hebra in 1841, although there are what are believed to be descriptions of the disease in sources going back to ancient Roman and possibly even biblical times.

Scar Removal

feeds@kickapps.com (Sarah342) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:35:43 PST

Hi everyone,

I have just tried this product called 'The Scar Secret' ( you can read about it here - http://bit.ly/removalofscars [safe website dont worry I just shortened the address because it was so long lol] ) and would like to give an open, honest review about it.

I've had a scar on my lower stomach for almost 4 years now after I had a kidney removed. It was quite large and jagged and I could not go to the beach because of fear of embarassment. Nothing worked to remove it. Scar removal oils did nothing. Those creams did even less.

After four weeks of trying The Scar Secret my scar began to fade significantly. By five weeks it had gone completely and the skin was smooth and soft.

This is a very high quality product and I highly recommend it to anyone suffering from scars. =) It is most certainly the internet's best keep secret in scar removal and something to...

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psoriasis herbal treatment

feeds@kickapps.com (dree23) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:20:34 PST

Psoriasis Effect on the Quality of Life:

Non-Greasy Lotion for KP?

feeds@kickapps.com (river) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:53:08 PST

Hi, I'm a 22-year-old with kp fairly well spread out on my body, including arms, legs, and even a little under my jaw line! I had little success with the Lubriderm brand lotion w/AHA, it only made my skin smoother when the lotion was on. I've had short-term success with the Eucerin brand lotion that's suggested on this website, it make smy skin softer for a few days after I put the lotion on. But if I'm out doing lots of physical activity, the Eucerin lotion makes other parts of my body break out, like lower back and chest. Can anyone recommend a lotion I can put all-over so the rest of my skin doesn't dry out, but isn't too greasy, and still works on kp? I'd rather not have to use two different lotions for different parts of my body. Thanks!

AmLactin 12%

feeds@kickapps.com (ezraella) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:41:37 PST

Anyone have any luck using AmLactin 12% for their KP?

Try VCO for KP

feeds@kickapps.com (swati123) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:50:38 PST

I am in my mid 40's and have had KP for as long as I can remember. It is all over my legs and arms , and has moved to my face. I also have scaring from scratching and picking. After extensive reading on this site, I have had an amazing break through. I feel incredibly lucky having the first thing I tried work so thoroughly. I have been using the Virgin Coconut Oil. It buy it at Whole Foods. I have been using it for one week. I loofah in on dry skin first. Then I shower, and loofah with a wet loofah on wet skin using an all natural cleansing bar. You can use any all natural cleansing bar. Mine is an olive oil and coconut oil base, also bought at Whole Foods. Then at the end of my shower, while still in the shower, I rub the coconut oil all over my body. I rinse off any excess, and pat dry. In two days the KP was 75% gone. In one week it is 95% gone. If it never goes away 100% I will still be forever greatful, and use the coconut oil from now on. The way it has cleared up so...

Finally something that works!

feeds@kickapps.com (vixen) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:28:10 PST

I'm 25 and have struggled with this since forever! Went on Occutane 2 years ago and saw NO improvement what so ever. Finally found a Doctor who had some idea what he was doing, and he prescribed Zorac gel en Dermovate ointment. Using once every second day. My KP is 90% better!! My skin is finally bump free! Hope this helps someone else out there!!

my instant cheap method to improve ur kp

feeds@kickapps.com (germanboner35) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:53:26 PST

i discovered this myself and hope it helps someone who wants to try it without shucking out big bucks just to be disappointed. first get you an empty container. fill it half full with regular white sugar u find in ur cabinet. add half real lemon juice and half apple cidar vinegar so it barely covers over top of ur sugar. then stir it up a little. run ur tub full of lukewarm water when u take ur bath. use this new homemade exfolilating scrub and scrub ur kp areas with a glob full of this cocktail for a minute on each kp area. right forearm, left forearm, right upper arm, left upper arm etc etc. rinse off . just wash ur private areas and face with ur normal soap but everything else with this homemade cocktail. after u get out of tub , pat dry and put on ur favorite moisturizer while ur still damp. repeat this at night if u can but if not at least moisturize again before bed. and repeat this daily. you will notice ur skin feels like it never has before , smooth as velvet. also take 3...

KP is embarrassing...

feeds@kickapps.com (Mandaaa) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:46:24 PST

For the some what long 17 years of my life, I've suffered from acne. About two years ago I
saw a dermatologist for the first time ever. I thought my only problem was acne. That was when
I found I was diagnosed with KP. I have acne and KP on my back, chest, arms, face, etc. The doctor gave me some samples of cream, gel, and pills to take to help clear up my skin. It seemed to start to work during the short time I used them, but suddenly my cheeks became very red and lumpy looking as if I had severe acne. I figured it was some sort of bad reaction to the pills so I stopped taking them. I havent gone back to a dermatologist to try something new yet. I feel very ashamed, ugly, and embarrassed in my skin, I don't know what to do to help clear up my skin. I apply makeup to my face everyday, but my skin goes from being very dry to very very oily after only a few hours.

Manage your dry skin

feeds@kickapps.com (dimpychua) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:02:25 PST

Hey folks,

Learn more to manage your dry skin

http://my.sevenload.com/videos/XvQuRv0Q-Manage-your-dry-skin-learn-more-at

DAIRY CAUSES MY KP

feeds@kickapps.com (aligimmeausername) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:55:30 PST

Hi everyone,

I feel I should share this as my kp caused me so much torment for so many years.
I'm delighted to have made this discovery and hope it might help other people.
Dairy was causing mine (ie milk and anything made from milk).
I would DEFINITELY recommend you try cutting out dairy, and foods with milk/dairy ingredients, to see if it makes a difference for you.
It took about a week and a half / 2 weeks for me to notice the improvement. The difference in mine is unbelievable, I still haven't gotten over the novelty of how comfortable I feel wearing t-shirts or sleevless tops now!
I have MUCH less bumps, the few bumps I do have are flatter, smaller, and the same colour as my normal skin. To quantify it, on a scale of 1 - 100, I would say the way my kp was with dairy in my diet was a 90, and now, its a 10.

Toddler Keratosis Pilaris and Herdity

feeds@kickapps.com (wiedensd) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:28:34 PST

My toddler (2 1/2) was diagnosed with KP recently. She has it everywhere, not just the typical arms and legs and cheeks. She has the goosebump texture all over her body, including the tops of the hands, feet, back, chest, arms, legs, etc. Her KP is not terribly "irritated" or red, mostly just bumpy. She was prescribed LacHydrin but she cries when we apply it. I'm assuming the AHA burns. My question is about herdity . . . Neither my husband or I have this. There is nobody in my immediate family or his that have this, including either maternal/paternal grandparents. How far back the genetic chain can this go?

(As a side note, I'm a huge believer/fan of "Corona Ointment" from Summit Industries as a "cure all" for anything skin related. We are going to try it on her instead of the LacHydrin. It's thick and requires clothing over top of it or it will be on everything, but it's worth a try. It cured her MRSA skin...

New here, mommy and upset

feeds@kickapps.com (Kpmommy) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:43:03 PST

I was told at my daughters 18month appointment that she has KP. She has about 10 bumps on each of the back of her legs and arms, but her poor little face is always red and full of bumps.

My pedi told me to us Lac Hydrin on her, but she said that it could sting so I have chosen not to use it. I don't know what to try or where to go from here, but I keep getting upset because I keep thinking about what it is going to do to her when she gets older. I know that it is a long way off, but I have KP on my arms pretty bad, and I hated it. I could only imagine what it would be like to have it on your face. I just don't want her to get made fun of, I know what that was like for years in school I was.

Anyway does anyone know ANYTHING that I could try on her face, please?

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