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I've been hunting around for info in spirts and during this one I found this forum. I think I've always had Keratosis Pilaris but I thought they were zits and/or just how my arms were I didn't know it had a name until a few years ago. I get it worst on my arms and the backs of my thighs.
I've noticed a lot of people saying that they find if really embarrising and horrible and hide it as much as they can to the point of not wearing shorts or short sleave shirts. Which I can understand, and maybe my version isn't as bad as some others, but it's never bothered me that much it's just there. I wear short sleeve shirts all the time and only don't wear tank tops more often 'cause I think my armpits are ugly (strange I know.). I was wondering if people could change how they think about it they wouldn't feel as self contious, and I've found that ussually its me making a deal out of it that makes others notice it. As far as chronic conditions go, while frustrating, Keratosis Pilaris doesn't ooze and isn't catching to others. I've only ever had 2 people ask me about it, no one else (except me) has ever bothered about it or cared that it's there. I think if someone can come to answer the question of "what's that on your arms?" without lying or fliping out it wouldn't be quite so bad.
I'm also terrible at picking at the bumps. Most I can do is be really good for a week then it's all over. Even though it seems to make them worse. They're not supposed to be there so I pop them as soon as possible, I do the same with zits.
Since KP is all about hair folicals and dead skin, & I've noticed that I almost never get it on my lower legs (where I shave alot) I get it some on my thighs (where I shave less offen), and worst though most treated on my arms I'm going to try shaving at least part of my arms regularly to see if it helps. I'm also gonna give Carmol 20 or KP Duty a try as its been recommended. Though I think Carmol 20 will be easier to get.
Anybody tried these methods? How's they work for you?
have you tried shaving your arms yet because i have thought about it too i am just scared if it does not work i will be shaving them forever for no reason and lets face it we women have enough to shave. but will you let me know if it works because if it works for you i would be willing to try anything if it helps. thanks dg
It hasn't shown much of an effect so far, but it's early yet. Reguardless I think it looks and feels better to the touch.
Hair growning back darker and thinker after shaving is a myth. You may want to use an electric for your arms (it's what I'm useing) for the sake of you elbows.
I can't help it either. I am always picking at the bumps. Do your scars go away? My legs are so ugly that I haven't worn shorts since third grade and I am a senior! Even on good days, they are still all red and blotchy!
hi there, I have to admit that I am a picker as well. Oh boy do I pick. I have to make an effort not to start looking at my arms and legs cuz as soon as I do I will start picking. sometimes I start with just one bump and then half an hour later I realize that I have mutilated my entire upper arm without realizing it! oh and when I get out of the shower I start on my legs as well. I dont why I think that if I pick and get the "stuff" out then it will be better, but no. Its so frustrating to think hey my thighs or arms dont look too bad today to all of a sudden looking like a minefield the next day. Its soooo frustrating to think they are getting better and then whammo a whole new patch. I think that this picking might be a bit of OCD. also just a quick question about bumps on the bum, how do I know if its acne or kp? I mean it feels rough and scaly and if I pick I get a spiny plug that comes out and others are red like acne. Could I have both? its so embarrassing.
In theory all small scars can go away eventually, and I think that must be the case or I'd have twice as many as I do.
I get it on my arms mainly. Since I just thought it was how my arms are (ie didn't have a name for it) and I probably have a mild version I'm lucky that it doesn't bother me much.
I really think it wouldn't be as noticed by others if you could decide it just wasn't a big deal. But that is hard if it's bothered you for so long, and depending on how bad it is.
I can't tell which is acne and which is kertosis either. For some reason though the products that help one tend to help the other at least to some degree.
I agree with you tyolka. I have had kp since I can remember, and although I find it emotionally hard to deal with, it doesn't reduce me to covering up with long sleeves and pants. I have always worn short sleeves and skirts and if people ask me what the bumps are on my arms or legs (which they do quite often) I just tell them its a skin condition and that's it, end of story. And I've always had really understanding boyfriends who don't make a big deal out of it. I think people are more curious than freaked out by kp.
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