keratosis pilaris - Skin Problems Message Board

magpie · 12-26-2000, 05:29 PM

Hi,

Has anyone had any luck treating Keratosis Pilaris? If so, I'd like to hear some suggestions. Any kind of info would be helpful. Thanks.

barefoot_gal · 01-31-2003, 08:04 PM

I recently went to the dermatologist about that and she told me to purchase 20% urea (ureacin) cream. It's available over the counter, though your local pharmacy might not carry it, you might want to ask them to special order it for you. It basically really softens your skin, which I've noticed, and has helped my arms a little bit, although I have yet to notice a change I am really happy with. You might try it though, everyone is different and I know this cream is often recommended for this problem. My aunt a few years ago tried Retin-A, and she said she loved it, it cleared up her skin. However, with Retin-A you cannot go into the sun. I might try that next though, if I don't see further improvement. Good luck!

Anonymity · 02-05-2003, 01:47 PM

The lac-hydrin presciption strength works for me... if I can remember to apply it 2-3 times a day!

mariee · 02-05-2003, 01:59 PM

i once tried lac-hydrin but didn't really see results. the derm said it would help with the roughness but not the redness (and the redness is what i was more concerned about). i went to the regular doctor yesterday and asked again about keratosis pilaris, and he said he sometimes prescribes retin-a but most people stop using it because they don't see results. maybe just something we have to live with!

Susannah · 09-09-2003, 03:57 PM

I am using a 40% urea cream prescribed by my dermatologist called Carmol. It has helped a lot. For some reason, however, it really makes my hands peel. So, I've started wearing plastic baggies on my hands when I apply it (also, vitamin E helped when they were peeling).

Susannah