Keratosis Pilaris (KP) - a common benign eruption consisting of scaly papules of the follicles; primarily affects the extensor surfaces of the arms and thighs.
Background
Keratosis Pilaris (KP) is a disorder of hyperkeratosis. It is a very common benign condition, which presents as folliculocentric keratotic papules. Although there is no defined etiology, it is often described in association with ichthyosis vulgaris and less commonly with atopic dermatitis.
KP, an inherited skin condition that affects 40 percent of adults worldwide. The problem stems from a buildup of cells that get trapped around hair follicles, says Clark C. Otley, M.D., clinical associate professor of dermatology at the Mayo Clinic and Mayo Medical School. KP typically occurs on the backs of the arms, thighs, buttocks, or cheeks, he explains, and is often confused with acne or eczema. It becomes more severe during winter, when low humidity dries out skin.
Remedies:
a. "Keratosis pilaris usually improves with age and can go away on its own," "If it doesn't, you can't cure it, but you can achieve temporary relief with ongoing treatment."
b. Avoid soap, keep skin well-moisturized, and use a manual exfoliator like a Buf-Puf or body scrub, followed by a lotion that contains glycolic, salicylic, or lactic acid. (Try DermaDoctor's KP Duty Dermatologist Moisturizing Therapy for Dry Skin, $36, or Neutrogena's Skin Smoothing Body Lotion, $9.99.) Prescription solutions, which can be more effective than over-the-counter remedies, include Retin-A, chemical peels, or microdermabrasion; again, however, results are not permanent. visit
c. use asprin mask. it would of much help: p072.ezboard.com/fbeautyfashionandstylefrm75.showMessage?topicID=112.topic&index=7
here is the method: Aspirin Mask
Why does it work? Aspirin is actually a form of Beta Hydroxy Acids or BHA’s, which are found in many skin creams and work by exfoliating the dull, dead layers of skin, revealing fresh new skin underneath. Over time, BHA’s can help clarify skin tone and promote healing of blemishes.
However, do not use the aspirin mask if you have a sensitivity to BHA’s or if you have very sensitive skin, or obviously if you are allergic to aspirin!
How do you make it? The Aspirin mask must be made with uncoated, dissolvable tablets. Take two or three tablets and dissolve in a teaspoon/tablespoon of warm water.
To Apply Spread the mixture on the face, avoiding the eye area and leave for a few minutes until it dries. Very gently rub the mask for about 10 seconds, to exfoliate the skin. Rinse off with tepid water. Remember to moisturize as BHA’s can be drying.
I find this an excellent mask to use once or twice a week. It makes your skin feel as soft as a baby’s bottom and helps to clarify skin tone and texture.
Those bothersome blemishes, each about the size of a goose bump, are probably keratosis pilaris (KP), an inherited skin condition that affects 40 percent of adults worldwide. The problem stems from a buildup of cells that get trapped around hair follicles, says Clark C. Otley, M.D., clinical associate professor of dermatology at the Mayo Clinic and Mayo Medical School. KP typically occurs on the backs of the arms, thighs, buttocks, or cheeks, he explains, and is often confused with acne or eczema. It becomes more severe during winter, when low humidity dries out skin. "Keratosis pilaris usually improves with age and can go away on its own," Otley says. "If it doesn't, you can't cure it, but you can achieve temporary relief with ongoing treatment." Avoid soap, keep skin well-moisturized, and use a manual exfoliator like a Buf-Puf or body scrub, followed by a lotion that contains glycolic, salicylic, or lactic acid. (Try DermaDoctor's KP Duty Dermatologist Moisturizing Therapy for Dry Skin, $36, or Neutrogena's Skin Smoothing Body Lotion, $9.99.) Prescription solutions, which can be more effective than over-the-counter remedies, include Retin-A, chemical peels, or microdermabrasion; again, however, results are not permanent.
A Few more tips are as under: 1.You can aply Aspirin Mask, and it helps a lot. p072.ezboard.com/fbeautyfashionandstylefrm75.showMessage?topicID=112.topic&index=7 2.you just scrub the areas good with a washcloth and use johnsons baby oil with vitamin E and aloe before i dry off. it works pretty well for me. 3.Try buying homade soap, something with honey and olive oil. Dont use products with mineral oil or petrolium in it. Try making sure your clothes are rinsed well of all deturgents and watch using alot of dryer sheets. Things that come in contact with your skin is what makes a difference. KP is a condition in which your skin is extremly dry. I use emu oil for a lotion, it is all natural. Store bought 4.you can try exfoliating with a sugar and olive oil paste once or twice a week.
You can try these,these will be of great help for you.
No treatment clears keratosis pilaris satisfactorily, and ordinary emollients (moisturizers) are of limited benefit. Creams containing salicylic acid, lactic acid and/or urea are sometimes felt to be more effective. Several simple types can be bought or obtained by prescription, or over the counter, and there is no advantage to be gained from using expensive cosmetic or vitamin creams.
Keratosis Pilaris Tips
Use mild soaps or gentle body washes.
Apply moisturizers frequently -- For better absorption, apply to the skin while it's still moist after showering.
Take tepid showers rather than hot baths.
Light exfoliation with an abrasive pad may sometimes be of help, however scrubbing the areas of KP is not recommended, and can worsen the condition.
Keeping areas of KP exfoliated with a Salicylic Acid or AHA based lotion works best
Keratosis Pilaris (KP) is a very common and completely harmless skin condition. In the population as a whole, keratosis pilaris may affect as many as one person in three. Its name gives some idea of what it is. 'Keratosis' means that there is too much keratin – which makes up the tough horny outer layer of the skin: 'pilaris' comes from the Latin word for hair (pilus). In keratosis pilaris, many small (1 to 2 mm. across) horny plugs can be seen blocking the hair follicles on the upper and outer parts of the arms and thighsKeratosis pilaris is an inherited skin condition, running strongly in many families, sometimes with a generally dry skin (ichthyosis). The way it is inherited varies from family to family, but often fits into an 'autosomal dominant' pattern – which means that there will be a 1 in 2 chance that each child of an affected parent will inherit the condition. Keratosis pilaris appears when extra keratin accumulates in the hair follicles. This is usually in childhood, and most obvious during adolescence, often it clears in adulthood. It tends to be better in the summer than in the winter. Keratosis pilaris is harmless, and is not infectious.it is heriditary.
symptoms of it:
Some people find their keratosis pilaris ugly. The skin feels rough or spiky as though it has permanent goosebumps. Occasionally keratosis pilaris is itchy.
keratosis pilaris look like: The groups of small horny bumps are most common on the backs of the upper arms and on the fronts of the thighs. Sometimes keratosis pilaris also affects the torso, back, buttocks and, in less common forms, the face and eyebrows as well. Some redness may appear around the small spiky bumps. If a plug is pulled off, a fine coiled-up hair may be found inside it.
Keratosis Pilaris is a disorder of hyperkeratosis. It is a very common benign condition, which presents as folliculocentric keratotic papules. Although there is no defined etiology, it is often described in association with ichthyosis vulgaris and less commonly with atopic dermatitis.
Following are some "Natural Remedies" that have been used with mixed results for H. Pylori:
A 5% solution of "Manuka Honey" from New Zealand worked well in vitro to kill the bug, with almost two dozen studies backing up the claims, however I have yet to see a single patient ending up with an actual "cure" after taking Manuka Honey. There are also claims that pure Alcohol taken on an empty stomach early in the morning will kill H. Pylori. Only one of my patients tried that approach, and although the symptoms did indeed disappear for a while, they eventually returned as severe as before.
Regular consumption of sulfur-containing sources such as Garlic, Onions, or MSM is supposed to be helpful for H. Pylori symptoms according to some sources. Similar claims are made for regular intake of Licorice and Cinnamon, larger amounts of Vitamin C, as well as Coconut oil, or spicy foods such as Hot (Chili) Peppers. All had shown to somewhat inhibit Helicobacter Pylori in various trials, but again, none of these have really proven to be effective in actual clinical settings on a long-term basis.
Probiotic-types of remedies (friendly bacteria) consisting of Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Bifidus - although not a cure in themselves - are an important addition to any therapy for H. Pylori infection to help inhibit the bug, and to counteract any headaches, early-morning nausea, or general dyspepsia associated with low stomach acid alone, or following antibiotic therapy, with the acidophilus being best taken at bedtime. Some patients only tolerate the lactobacillus acidophilus, without the bifidus.
An optional adjunct remedy in the treatment of H. Pylori is Bismuth, which is also part of OTC products such as Pepto-Bismol. Cellular bismuth and lithium levels routinely test below normal with low acid levels, respectively to upper stomach involvement (bismuth), and lower stomach / duodenal involvement (lithium). The only problem might be that the high magnesium present in some products (that contain bismuth) generally worsens already low acid levels.
"Mastic" is another remedy that has made the news. It is derived from a tree resin (Pistacia lentiscus) that has been used as a food ingredient in the Mediterranean region for thousands of years, and which is now dried and sold in capsules. Using 1-2g a day, there are reports of H. Pylori symptoms clearing in 90% of patients, and stool samples being H. Pylori-free in 80% of patients after only two weeks. In vitro studies have shown Mastic Gum to be effective against at least seven strains of Helicobacter Pylori, and an increasing number of human trials show similar results, backed by urea breath tests coming back negative.
A number of scientific studies around the world are currently being conducted, including trials to find out whether killing H. Pylori in the oral cavity by chewing mastic gum - not just in the stomach alone - would more permanently eradicate the bug. Unfortunately, as is the case with many therapies and remedies, mastic (mastica) is not tolerated too well by a small percentage of patients who report stomach upsets similar or even worse compared to the discomfort experienced from the H. Pylori bacteria itself. Most patients however experience no problems during the two week mastic treatment, however despite the promising results of some of the above studies, there have been other clinical trials conducted with mastic / mastica that showed no efficacy whatsoever.
Sulforaphane is a promising compound that inhibits extracellular, intracellular, and antibiotic-resistant strains of Helicobacter Pylori. This effect was identified by scientists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore while investigating sulforaphane - one of a class of chemicals called isothiocyanates - for its protective effect against cancer. Sulforaphane is found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, and kale, with broccoli sprouts containing any- where from 30 to 50 times the concentration of the chemical as contained in the mature plants. Daily recommended amounts of sulforaphane from broccoli sprout extracts are in the 200 - 400 mcg range. According to the above study, "The dual actions of sulforaphane in inhibiting Helicobacter infections and blocking gastric tumor formation offer hope that these mechanisms might function synergistically to provide diet-based protection against gastric cancer in humans."
Most patients who don't produce enough stomach acid will continue to experience problems, even if antibiotic therapy - or any other "natural" approach - has successfully killed the bug, but not everyone necessarily always suffers from "heartburn"- like symptoms, or bloating. Low Stomach Acid can be a factor with allergies, asthma, headaches, chronic fatigue, non-specific aches and pains, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and other calcium metabolism-impaired problems -- all the way to various cancers. Many of these complaints are rectifiable by normalizing stomach acid, and from personal clinical observation, I'm convinced that even several non-gastric types of cancers could be prevented, since they never seem to develop in the presence of normal acid levels.
To help the symptoms, or until any of several possible causes for low stomach acid are resolved, a digestive aid containing Glutamic acid + Betaine + Pepsin should be taken with every larger meal. Some patients also have good results using Lemon or Lime Juice. The only contraindications are gastritis, the presence of an ulcer, or when stomach acid levels are not low, which would prohibit the use of acid-raising supplements, however Bromelain may be a consideration in such cases for its anti-inflammatory effect, and for providing digestive support.
When antibiotics and natural approaches have not been successful in eradicating Helicobacter Pylori, or when there is intolerance to most of the remedies that are usually helpful with low-acid symptoms, than regularly drinking Pineapple Juice with meals, or sipping it slowly throughout the day may be another option that has helped many patients keep their symptoms to a minimum and improve general digestion. (see also Acu-Cell Nutrition "Calcium & Magnesium" for a description of a number of causes for low stomach acid). ¤
I just read an article regarding the treatment for hyperkeratosis pylaris. Hope it could help you.
This is not a dermatologist recommendation, but I wanted to let you know that my daughter (now 2 1/2) has hyperkeratosis pylaris, on her arms and face (has since about 6 months old). In our experience, the hydrocortisone cream initially recommended by our pediatrician did nothing long-term for the little bumps and scales. What has worked (on the recommendation of Dr Kathy Fang, out of the McCalmont office you've had bad luck with--sorry!) for us is:
--baths no more than once a week, if we can get away with it --no more soap--only soap-free moisturizing shower gel (ShiKai at Trader Joe's is a good one) or Cetaphil --Lacticare lotion--this is key. We apply it to her arms and face once or twice a day, and there has been real improvement. The lactic acid breaks down the keratin plugs, and facilitates the sloughing of skin cells so new plugs don't form again. The generic brand is called Amlactin, and is available at Costco, but we found Amlactin to be not as good as Lacticare (both are OTC, no 'scrip required), so we shell out for the good stuff. My daughter told us the Amlactin stings, actually--this may not be the case for your son. We didn't see immediate results--it took at least a month for initial improvement, but now, a year or so after starting the treatment, you can really tell the difference.
Keeping our daughter's skin well-hydrated, in combination with the lactic acid lotion, seems to be working well. The condition gets worse when we travel to Southern California (dryer air, dryer skin) and improves when we visit family in the humid Southeast!
Bathing with a loofah or Buff Puff and a soap free gel like ShiKai or using Cetaphil may help.
Drink plenty of water and keep the skin hydrated. Most people with hyperkeratosis pylaris find that it improves in more humid climates.
Also, mosturizing with a lotion containing urea, lactic acid, Retin A (tretinoin) or vitamin D may help. The lactic acid breaks down the keratin plugs, and facilitates the sloughing of skin cells so new plugs don't form again. Don't give up. It may take about a month before you see the improvement.
Hello, The inherited skin condition characterized by rough, bumpy skin on the back of the arms and thighs, but may also appear on the face, back, and buttocks. HOME REMEDY: Aspirin is actually a form of Beta Hydroxy Acids or BHA’s, which are found in many skin creams and work by exfoliating the dull, dead layers of skin, revealing fresh new skin underneath. Over time, BHA’s can help clarify skin tone and promote healing of blemishes.
However, do not use the aspirin mask if you have a sensitivity to BHA’s or if you have very sensitive skin, or obviously if you are allergic to aspirin!
How do you make it? The Aspirin mask must be made with uncoated, dissolvable tablets. Take two or three tablets and dissolve in a teaspoon/tablespoon of warm water.
To Apply Spread the mixture on the face, avoiding the eye area and leave for a few minutes until it dries. Very gently rub the mask for about 10 seconds, to exfoliate the skin. Rinse off with tepid water. Remember to moisturize as BHA’s can be drying. cHECK:http://www.drgreene.com/21_84.html…
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