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Hi, I'm Hannah. I'm 14, and just yesterday my friend said that I looked like I have chicken pox. I asked why, and she replied with the exact quote "you have all those bumps on your arms." Cut me like a knife, that it did. At a Girl Scout function last Christmas, we had a hot tub to relax in and had to get into our swimsuits. I was up to my neck in water because I didn't want anyone to see my arms. I've been extremely self-conscious about my arms for years now. I realize that picking at the bumps isn't a smart idea, but can anyone blame me for wanting the bumps gone? I'm sick of hating my arms. I haven't bothered to talk to my doctor about it because I already know his answer will be "oh, it's no big deal." That's what he said when I had a lung infection, since he thought it was allergies...
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I have two children who have had kp as little kids. The pediatrician thought it would go away with puberty - wrong. We have been to dermatologists also and have spent lots of $$$ on different products (not all of them were covered by my hmo). We have tried Tazorac, lac-hydrin, Carmol 10 and 20, Differin, Amlactin creams and other prescription products that I don't even remember the names of anymore along with OTC lotions. We have only seen minimal results with some of the above products. The lotions are quite thick and my daughter doesn't like how heavy they feel on her skin. One dermatologist mentioned that going to the beach and swimming in the ocean is a great exfoliator and yes it did reduce the kp but it came back. I wish my hmo would cover a prescription for living at the beach.
Anyway, my daughter has tried a moisturizer sample from Mary Kay on her face and likes the way it feels on her skin. She feels it has made her skin smoother already.
I read the following and plan on trying it on the arms and legs: "Once a week or so, make a paste from granulated sugar and fresh lemon juice. While showering, invigorate your skin with the paste. Use the inside of the lemon rind to soften heels and elbows. Rinse off, and your skin will be smooth and silky. Lemons contain powerful glycolic acid, one of the key ingredients in pricey skin-care products."
I want to give it a few weeks to see what results we have and will then post an update.
Has anyone else tried the sugar-lemon juice mixture with any results?
Hi, I have KP, mostly on my lower arms. If you pick they will scar permanently.
Many of us on the PCOS message board I'm on (Verity) have KP. It is hormonal and one of the symptoms of PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). Buffing will probably make it worse. You have to treat the underlying cause. I'm finding using BioOil helps.
I can't believe that I found this forum! I have been so embarrassed for so long and I didn't even know what it was! After doing just a little research I found this place and I feel SO much better. I can now attempt to tackle this nasty condition instead of just hoping it'll go away! I'm getting married soon and I hope to diminish this a little bit, so I can look great in my dress. Thanks for all the support!
Hi.. I just stumbled upon this site looking for answers to my KP problem. I've had it since I was younger, I am 24 now and it has still not gone away as my doctor told me it might in my twentys. I have it on the backs and sides of my arms, and it is so ugly. I cannot wear short-sleeves or anything that doesn't totally cover up my arms (tank-tops are totally out of the question!). I feel like such a prisoner of the condition. I have worn shorter sleeves and will have people actually ask me, "what happened to your arms?". I'm glad I'm not the only one, and would love to hear about some treatments which other sufferers have tried and tested.
I've had KP since I was a kid and haven't noticed it getting any better (I'm 26 now). It got to the point where it was decently controlled, but my skin has never looked great on my arms and legs...I've got a combo of the red bumps and dry, itchy skin. It seems worse since I moved to Japan, which I attribute to the high pollution level here (even my facial skin looks kind of dull, and I exfoliate, drink water, and use moisturizer daily).
I use the old standbys (urea, eucerin, glycolic acid). Origins also makes a microdermabrasion product for the body called Modern Friction that's wonderful! It won't get rid of the bumps, but it will definitely retexture your skin and get rid of the "plugs" so it doesn't feel as bad. I usually follow that up with a thin layer of glycolic acid cream and then another layer of eucerin. It does help, but I'm such a low maintenance person it's a pain to do. Combined with naturally curly hair, I'm a low maintenance person in a high maintenance body.
I founf this forum and look forward to reading what others have done.
I'm in my late 30s and have had this since my middle school years. I have it on both upper arms, bith thigs, and occasionally on my bum. I hate having to hide my arms and legs all of the time. I have already read some great suggestions here and I look forward to trying them out.
Hey, I just joined and I thought that I should introduce myself. I have had KP for as long as I can remember. I never knew what it was and I was horribley embarassed by it. I could never wear shorts or skirts because it is all over my legs. I only found out that what I had was called Keratosis Pilaris about a year ago, and now I'm just hoping to learn more about it and maybe make it at least a little less noticeable. :]
I have had this condition sice I was very young - i am now 23. I never knew this condition had a name until yeaterday. I used to think that they were spot and used to pick them off.
I them on the backs of my arms, lower legs and outer thighs.
This condition was featured on Diet Doctors - a UK programme & they recommended Flaxseed/Linseed oil so alleviate this. I bought some capsules yesterday and plan to take to 2 daily as recommended on the bottle.
Sorry about the typos guys. (my keyboards battery's low)
I do believe this condition is genetic - my mother has the same thing.
I find it really annoying when in good weather everyone wears shorts/cropped trousers and skirts and I can't because my legs look unsightly. I am so jealous ! My legs are pale with millions of red spots - I look like an uncooked chicken.
I cant really disguise them and waxing or shaving makes them worse (makes the hair folicles redder)
So I hope the Linseed supplements help - I will report back.
Glad this forum is here - makes me feel I am not alone with this condition.
im new here, im 32 from the philippines. i have KP for almost 10 yrs. it got worse when i gave birth to my eldest. i tried to use maxipeel #3 all over my body, i guess skin peeling is the best remedy, my skin is so smooth and shiny, i stopped using maxipeel #3 after 3 months and i have to maintain it by using body scrub like st ive's apricot scrub invigorating and lubriderm lotion.i think exfoliating lotions are good too, it helps your skin breath and unclog your pores. BTW maxipeel is itchy on skin specially after a month of using it, just a simple reminder,lol. thats the reason i stopped using it, hehehehe but infairness after 3 mos. of using it im very happy with the result, i can wear sleeveless shirts and shorty shorts now.
Hi My name is lorraine and i joined this board for my son who is 20 months old.....im not sure if he has KP but he certainly looks like he does ...he was diagnosed with a milk allergy when he was 12 weeks old and has developed ezcema....he has red bumps with dry skin on his upper arms and legs he also has a very red sore dry face with bumps on. i came across KP today and was wondering if i could get some help here. thanks
For years I've wondered why I have "polka dots". I have struggled with having these unusual black bumps that cover my entire body and that never go away no matter what I do! They are ugly and some of them are crusty and can almost be peeled off though they still leave a mark (sorry for the nasty details!) I can't wear shorts or skirts or tank tops
I tried to scrub them with hot water....I tried not shaving....I tried using a metal scrubber pad....I tried soaking them....nothing has worked at all! I'm 27 and I have had these since I was 8 years old!
I happened to notice that a friend of mines in school yesterday, had these very identical bumps on her arm...I happened to say to her that I have the exact same thing and she told me the exact name and showed me where her "polka dots" cover. I was astonished that someone else had the same unusualness....I had NO IDEA that anyone else had this curse of mines.
But when I immediately started reading about it on the internet, I realized that there will never be any cure that will make my skin normal. I've been crying for hours...I thought that one day I'd come across something that would make my skin smooth and clear
So I tearfully say hello you all and hope that perhaps there is something out there that will at least fade them or somewhat remove them. sorry for this long depressing post...but I'm really glad I found this forum
I posted this in another thread, I apologize for posting it in the wrong area
First of all, let me say that I am overjoyed at the fact that there is a name for this condition I've had and always wondered about. I've had these bumps on my arms ever since I can remember and I always hated them, but never knew what in the world they were and why they were there. I finally used a search engine today to see if I could find anything about them, and I really expected to find absolutely nothing. When I came across this site and saw that it was not only something that many people have, but actually has a name, I was shocked. I'm sad to hear that there is no cure for it, but at least there are some things we can use to relieve it in some way. I hope that someday there will be a cure, but until then it's nice to know that there are other people out there who know exactly where I'm coming from.
Hi! I'm 20 and I've had kp ever since I could remember. ITs the worst on my upper arms and I used to have it on the backs of my thighs but it faded on its own. I thought that it would happen like that on my arms too but its getting worse and spreading to my lower arms and legs over the past year. My doctor thinks its spreading because of a nerve disorder I have. I tried a prescription for it but it only made a slight difference and it wasn't worth all the money it was. I tried KP duty samples and it worked great with in the week but as soon as I ran out the KP started going back to how it was. All these treatments are so expensive!!! I'm looking for a less expensive and would perfer a vegan option, but at this point I'll try anything, animal ingredients or not.
Hey all, it's a relief to have found this forum. I've had KP since I was a little girl, and only found out about a year ago what it really is. I'm 18 now, and thankfully have never developed the habit of picking at it! Somehow I manage to not be too self conscious about my KP, unless I am wearing a short skirt and I look down and notice the red bumps. I try to tell myself that I'm being my own worst critic when I think I look horrible.
The worst part of KP for me is not the sensation of having it, it is dating and being worried of what the guy would think. So far the reactions I've gotten have been "THAT is what you're worried about?" and one ex-boyfriend even showed me he had it on his arms too. Other people seem to care less than we do about our KP, and those who make rude comments are just self conscious individuals trying to bring others down. I've been lucky, and only one person has ever mentioned it to me besides my mother, and it was not in a rude or mocking manner, simply "What's up with your arms?"
There are times where I'll get so down on myself and wish I could have the silky smooth legs like the girls in commercials for shaving cream and moisturizers. It made me sad when I realized there was no cure, but I have never actively tried to soften the effect either! Hopefully with the remedies and solutions given by the nice members of the board I'll find something that can help me feel good in skirts again.
hello. im melissa im only14 but i've suffered from kp all my life ive had to deal with the questions and stuff and it sux not to mention embarrasing. im going to highschool next month and id hate to go with my arms like this. its everywhere:arms,thighs,buttt. my mom had it when and it went away this stuff is really frustrating cus ims so pale and more noticable
heys.. ive been sufferin 4rm K.P since my early teens.. they only got bad about 3 yrz ago.. i am now 17.. i only found out the medical term lyk d other day tues 17th july 07!!.. after ll those visits 2 the G.P. wiv the same outcome.. ezema!.. ha!.. my ass! givin me random creams off the top off der heads!! .. finally i askd 2 b referred to a dermatologists.. wiv high hopes!.. dey told me its K.P. n dat only tym can heal it, sunlight n moisturising..
i used 2 b able 2 use make-up 2 cover it up, til.. i kinda damaged ,my skin myself wiv all the pickin n squeezin!.. they become bruised n scard 'weeps'!!
No No's: beach, swimming pools, holidays 2 hot countries [reveal skin], no skirts, shorts, dresses, short sleeves, 'siggghh' Do Do's: leggings wiv skirts, shorts; cardigans, jackets, fleeces!.. [im lyk an OLD GRANNY!] myt aswel b a nun! wiv all the coverup!..
I didn't know what keratosis pilaris was until my daughter started showing signs of it when she was one. Shes 2 now. I also have it, but it doesn't seem to be as bad as hers. I always used to wonder why all the other girls had nice smooth arms and legs. Well, at 25, now I know why. I always thought it was just because i had dry skin, and lotion usually helped, didn't make it go away, but helped. So, i'm trying to find ways to help treat my daughters symptoms.
Hi, I've had KP as long as I can remember. I was also told I would grow out of it...but at 33, I don't think that is going to happen. I have it on my arms, thighs and chest. I am a compulsive picker, but am working on stopping. It is an obsessive complusive disorder that is more common than you'd think.
I tried a rx lotion once... lacydrin (spelling?), didn't work. I do wish someone out there in the dermatology community would find us a cure, cause this disease sucks! Sounds like a lot of suffering and hiding out there. What I wouldn't give for smooth skin.
If anyone has found any treatments that work, I'd love to hear about them!
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