KERATOSIS PILARIS: Q&A WITH A DERMATOLOGIST| Dr Dray
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I often look at the underside of my arms how smooth petty color texture it is compared to PK covered top layer dreaming imagining of a whole smooth arm
N Z I do the same
I do that sometimes too 😪
yess oh my god I do this all the time it's so nice knowing i'm not alone
I relate to this too much
Sammedee
I’m so glad you address the emotional impact associated with the conditions you feature. It’s SOOO important but often overlooked. Thanks!
very important :)
hi everyone ,if anyone else needs to find out about how to treat keratosis pilaris try Lomonting Amazing KP Mentor (just google it ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my co-worker got cool success with it.
hey ,if anyone else wants to learn about keratosis pilaris treatment try Lomonting Amazing KP Mentor (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my cousin got great success with it.
There are many factors in natural remedies for keratosis pilaris. One place I discovered which succeeds in merging these is the Keelee remedy system (check it out on google) without a doubt the most useful resource i've heard of. Check out the incredible info .
I'm investigating best natural cure for chicken skin and found a great resource at Keelee remedy system (google it if you're interested)
I started crying watching this video. It's a big insecurity for me and I really want to get rid of it. This year it has been the worse.
Same here. I thought it was getting better and then suddening, it started spreading! It's all over now, and I'm 18. I'm trying hard to accept it for what it is. I am beautiful. You are beautiful. The clarity (or lack thereof) of your skin doesn't define anything about you. ❤
I have it really bad as well, mostly on my legs and it makes me so insecure even when it's 90 degree outside I'm wearing pants. I only wear shorts inside my house ☹️
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Me too
Same, I’ve had KP for ever since I can remember. I was never able to get rid of it, unfortunately.
I’ve never worn shorts ..sadly
it is a frustrating condition for sure
You can use AmLactin. It's pretty much MEANT for KP. I use it because I have it on my upper jawline. You can find it online on amazon or at Costco. And, It's recommended my derm docs. :)
@@addie8767 did u see any reasults ?
me too :(
Same. I only wear pants and long sleeves :(
Does anyone else find that the flesh coloured bumps become worse when you moisturise?
My dermatologist was so uncaring and dismissive when I got emotional at his clinic last week. He just shrugged his shoulders and said it’s KP there is nothing you can do. That cost $270
What an asshole.
I have scarring all over my legs and arms because of KP.
I am sorry to hear you had this experience Ms Gabriella and hope things improve
Dr Dray thank you Dr Dray. Do you think that a vascular laser could help with some scaring issues? He also gave me some vitamin a with absolutely no instructions on use.
I had to ask a friendly pharmacist to help me out.
You might want to try a holistic practitioner. I think if you followed Dr Drays advice you would see improvement. Sorry about Dr A-hole...most are. Dr Dray is an exception for sure.
aly brown thank you for taking the time to reply. That’s exactly what I decided to do! Good suggestion.
I have started taking cod liver oil and flaxseed oil. I have seen a small improvement. I have made an appointment with a naturopath in the new year ( couldn’t get an appt at this time of the year)
Lol I literally made the exact same experience when I went to see a dermatologist because of my KP... I have scars all over my arms, legs and butt too. They s*ck, they really do. I almost tried everything but nothing ever worked.
I have no self esteem because of this condition, i hate it so much!!!
I have severe KP on my upper back, upper chest, arms, thighs, and face. Neutrogena 2% salicylic works wonders. Apply a regular moisturizer right after. My KP is NOT gone but very diminished and under control.
thanks for sharing your tips...it is a difficult thing to manage for sure
Do you wash it off after or what?
John Garza try aveeno or aloe Vera based moisturisers.
pikachuiswatchingyou same! I also use a lacto acne cream
@John Garza The person said regular moisturizers which means anyone that's compatible with your skin type.
I have it on both arms and it looks pretty bad. I never wear short sleeves. I only have long sleeve shirts and even wear it in the summer time. :(
Same here..
...same .. 😞
That makes two of us. It has been affecting my self esteem
Hey everyone! I live in Canada and right now its summer, so its hot. Anyways what I've been doing is putting concealer over the bumps, its not always 100% but it does cover the redness. Hope this helps! Much love
Same 😔
If this helps anyone, I successfully addressed the KP on my upper arms in my mid 20s with the below steps every single day:
1 - shower in lukewarm water only, even in winter. Dry skin exacerbates KP = hot water dries the skin = avoid hot water. I also kept my showers as short as possible as I was paranoid about water stripping away the natural oils from my skin.
2 - use a natural loofah with QV body wash (the loofah should feel soft once wet, not hard or rough) - rub very lightly (think about how you exfoliate your face, its no different for your body imo) for a maximum of 10 seconds on affected area in circular motions to remove top layer of dead skin. Remember to sterilise your loofah regularly, leave it near an open window and/or exposed to sunlight to dry out daily and completely replace it every 3-5 months at a minimum.
3 - immediately out of the shower - lightly pat dry the affected area (it should still be slightly moist to the touch after towelling) and apply a 'treatment'. At the time, I used Neostrata Ultra Smoothing lotion.
4 - 5 to 10 minutes after treatment as been absorbed, apply QV moisturising cream.
Results: Saw improvement at 2-4 months. KP cleared after about 6-8 months. Admittedly, I got lazy after 2 years and switched to the regime below which I still use now (I'm currently mid 30s and the KP that has returned is very mild):
Maintain step 1 and 2 as described above.
3 - apply body oil in the last 30 seconds of the shower before exiting. Keep a spray bottle (use one of those travel sized pumps so it takes less room) filled with a neutral oil in the shower (I use Neutrogena Body Oil). On each body part, apply one spritz of the oil and rub it all over, letting it rinse off slightly before exiting. You could potentially use coconut oil in the shower as an alternative however in winter it hardens up so its a pain to scoop out. Also, I find the coconut oil can make the shower floor feel a bit greasy compared to the current method.
No additional steps after I finish showering. Hope this helps someone.
You offer good tip about warm shower! I swear by vitamin E oil. Works wonders!!
There are many factors in natural remedies for keratosis pilaris. One place I discovered which succeeds in merging these is the Keelee remedy system (check it out on google) without a doubt the most useful resource i've heard of. Check out the incredible info .
OMG 😯 A dermatologist on UA-cam?! Why didn't I ever think about looking one up on here before?! I think about getting reviews on skin care from makeup influencers but what I should have been doing was looking for a dermatologist on here to give me a medical opinion! So excited to be a new subscriber to your Channel, can't wait to binge watch your Channel! How do you not have more subscribers? Skincare is something we all need help with!
Jesicca G my thoughts exactly never again falling for influencers or pretend doctors with no MD credentials
Great keratosis pilaris treatment - MootKen.xyz
19 been dealing with kp for my entire life just want to say I feel everyone with this condition
Dude same :(
@@strawberryxoxo6841 I just wish with all the medicine in the world they could find some cure
😞😞😞😞
Thanks so much for this video! It's so helpful especially now when random people are spreading false skincare tips online! I used to be very self-conscious about someone touching my arms while I was wearing t-shirts but now i don't really care anymore luckily.
I just discover your videos and I can´t stop telling everyone I know about you, your chanel is pure gold! thank you for giving us this kind of information for free!!!! saving us a lot of money, I can´t thank you enough.
This is why I always wear my sweater at school and Thank you for giving us this amazing info
You’re so great Dr. Dray! I love your content so much it is actually very very helpful! ♥️ Thank you for sharing your knowledge and advice with everyone! 💋
This is SO incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for what you share with us. You have a lifelong fan over here :) You've helped me learn so much so that my daughter doesn't have to feel like something is wrong with her like I did!
I've had this for as long as I can remember and I hadn't known what it was or why it occured until I watched this video. 10/10 you answered all of the questions I had very well and offered very useful tips
What a gift to have found this video!! Thank you for making quality content... followed this advice and what a difference. Keep sharing your knowledge, and keep posting your videos. From now on I am doing everything you recommended ❤
What a focused, informative presentation. Appreciate it ❤️
Thank you so much!
I have tried reducing my keratosis pilaris since i noticed them as a young teenager. I live in a very dry climate and your tips have been the only thing that has consistently reduced the bumps. Thank you so much!
I've had kp my whole life. I remember being a child, and always concerned of my upper arms showing in fear of other people seeing my arms up close. And would ALWAYS wear long sleeve shirts or sweaters (even during the summer months 😪). I never knew what these bumps were! And even doctors couldnt tell my family what I had and a majority of the time I would be misdiagnosed and would have to take supplements that wouldn't help my arms and face at all. So I grew up thinking that I would never be able to get rid of it, even the slightest bit. I had my last son this year, February. And while I was pregnant, I developed it on my chest all the way to my neck. I've always had it on my cheeks, chin, neck, and arms. And somewhat upper legs. But I feel my kp has gotten worse since becoming an adult. I even get it on my eyebrows and my peach fuzz on my upper lip. Now, all 3 of my children have it. And I am finally going to do something about it, not only for myself but for my kids. I dont want them to feel how I always my entire childhood. UA-cam and google have made a tremendous difference as it is with getting general info. And I thank you so much for making this video.
I literally just cried while watching this! I struggle with KP on my face and it lowers my self esteem sooo much! Thank you sooo much for the help
Alex Seber you're very pretty!
I have it on my face too. I’ve been trying to get rid of it with no luck
I m also crying rn. Nd deprssed
I never knew it could be on the face. I have it on my upper arms it is starting to go away with age but I’ve had it since I can remember. I always said if I could change one thing about myself that would be it.
Same
I've been dealing with my KP since 2012 and I could tell that it is really disturbing and hard to deal with, I tried many skin products that I could afford and many natural ways to help my skin but until now I haven't find anything that works for me and so I found this video and just bought Cerave's products and I am now looking for the results. I wanna tell everyone who has been dealing with KP that no matter how hard it is, no matter what your skin looks like, you're still beautiful no matter what. :)
I’m 19 and have been suffering with KP for 4+ years but was only diagnosed under 2 years ago. I have it badly on my chest and shoulders and my doctor described it as the worst case he has ever seen. It is painful, mine have formed as scabs and I have awful scarring. It came out of nowhere and I have no family history so I feel like the unlucky one. It has greatly impacted my self esteem, on holiday I put makeup over my chest because I felt embarrassed to be in a bikini. It regularly clears up and then just as it’s under control flares back 10x worse. I’ve always had a skincare routine regarding my KP but after watching this video I am going to try a new routine as it is only my KP that impacts my confidence. Thanks as always Dr Dray!
I just found this video. It is as a godsend as I was just stressing over how to control the KP on my jawline. I can't thank you enough for such an informative and compassionate video on KP. I have suffered from this disease since I was a child. Years of wearing long sleeved tops and slacks for fear of someone noticing or worse touching me. It can take over your life. I am so glad it is part of the conversation now bc for years even dermatologists I visited just shrugged their shoulders and changed the subject. I will definitely look into the face washes and creams. I have found a terrific product for the KP on my arms and thighs, Bioderma Atoderm PP Baum. It's a miracle cream and is the first moisturizer I have tried, and I have tried countless ones, that really works. I am in my 60s now so perhaps as you said it will soon improve. Finally, something to feel blessed about for aging...lol. Thank you again Dr. Dray for truly caring about both the physical and mental health of your fans.
anyone else find that dealing with this emotionally taxing?
Yes currently my skin is acting up and I’m on the verge of an anxiety attack
I have this in my arms and hairline. It is rare to have KP in your hairline. I have it and it literally destroyed my hairline and it is only getting worse🙃
I have had KP since my teens and was often embarrassed by it. Throughout years of seeing many different derm docs for various things like mole checks or removal of small pre-cancerous growths not one derm did anything more than shrug off my mention of the rough bumps on the back of my arms and all over my thighs. I learned to live with it and never went sleeveless or wore shorts. On my own I discovered AmLactin, at age 50, and have been free of the condition ever since. It only comes back if I skip a few days of moisturizing with AmLactin. BTW, I buy it at Costco in a large 20 oz bottle for around $17 or $18. It has been a miracle for me for the past 10 years. Thank you for your video...I hope it will help many other people!
that is a great deal! sorry to hear about your prior experience with the KP office visits...it is frustrating to live with KP for sure
Amlactin is amazing, and so is Cerave Renewing SA lotion!
Joy A my 3 year old has this 😟 we are using amlactin but it takes about 3 months to work we were told but I am hoping it helps
Joy A - Thanks for the Costco hookup! Amlactin is so expensive at Walgreens and CVS for a tiny bottle.
Carly McLaughlin hi just wanted to know if you saw any improvement in your toddler. My daughter has KP all over her arms and upper thighs and also on her cheeks. Have taken her to different dermatologists and they just say there’s no cure. Just moisturize with cercave s.a. Cream
Thank you for the very thorough explanation and regimen for KP on the body AND face (with product links too!). I suffer from both and this is so helpful. I've been going to dermatologists for years but they never laid it out like this.
This first-time commenter (me) thanks you, Dr. Dray, for your clear, understandable description of this condition and your helpful advice to deal with it. Both my daughter and I suffer from it and have gotten advice for it before, but not as good as yours! So thank you again!
thanks for watching !
4 years ago I went to a private dermatologist paid by my insurance and could never officially tell me the condition of my skin until I searched up through various sources.Yup- It's called Keratosis Pilaris. What is wrong with these kiddos graduating from medical school and not being able to come to terms.
Keratosis pilaris brings insecurity to my body. upper lower arms and butt cheeks.
I just got the results of my leg biopsy and it confirmed KP. The ONLY advice I got was to moisturize. I complained about the similar issues on the rest of my body including my face which fell on deaf ears. Ty for putting the pieces of this puzzle together, and thanks for all your advice for various treatments. Every time I go into a doctors I find myself extremely disappointed. Dr's like you really make huge difference in the lives of neglected patents.
Great video! So many helpful tips! Also love referring to the description box for products!
thanks!
THANKS SO MUCH, i've been really insecure about this for a long time (4 years) and mistook this for fungal acne on my arms lol, this makes sense why none of my products fixed them honestly, you're a life saver.
Thank you so much!! I’ve been suffering from this for a while now and had a terrible flare up last year. No one I went to knew what it was. I’m so happy to know I can start a routine to really help with this. Your videos have now dealt with TWO skin conditions I’ve had so thank you soooo much!!!
I suffer from this as well but i have never seen any other African Americans with this condition. I just noticed this on my face a month ago. Have u found a remedy yet? I wonder if this is rare for black people to have.
I have KP on my cheeks, thighs, and arms and I find that CeraVe SA renewing cleanser and moisturizer works very well. They were recommended to me by my dermatologist. I hope this helps!!
I can tell how much you care ❤ I just started getting this on my lower arms and face. I've had it on my lower legs and upper arms since I was about 12. Also a little on my upper legs. I live in a cold climate. I haven't worn shorts publicly since I was about 12, I'm 35 now.
This will make all of you feel better about yourselves. I have KP but all over my body except my legs. Yes, my back, upper arms, stomach, thighs, and butt. But, I never let it affect me. I do what I want to do when I want to do it. People just got used to seeing me the way I am. Or, I'd get asked if why I have freckles all over my body. It's mind over matter. Don't let it destroy your life, it's just something apart of you you'll have to love.
This is one of my favorite quotes. I hope you all take it to heart: “You’ll worry less what other people think of you when you realize how seldom they do.” Eleanor Roosevelt
I’m just got this recently , and I’m 20 years old and the location is at upper arm. thanks you so much for explaining this
Awesome @drdray!! Listening now for a third time ... so much good info. 🙏🏻
Just discovered your vlog. Awesome!! Thanks so much for offering advice for those of us who are suffering from mild but annoying skin conditions
Thanks
Laser hair removal is the best thing for keratosis pilaris ! Before that I would never show my skin. Thanks for the video ❤️
So glad to hear that it is a dry skin condition. This confirms my experience.
:)
I took my son to the Derm today. She told me they don’t really treat it and that was it.. no recommendations. Thank you for your videos!!
This video means so much to me. Thank you so much for sharing this information. You are wonderful.
Thank you for the information!! I have had KP since I was a baby. I finally went to the dermatologist when I was in high school because I was so self conscious about it. Classmates would ask me ‘what’s wrong with your arms!?’ or say I had chicken skin all of the time.
The Dermatologist told me there was nothing you can do to help or get rid of it because it is genetic. She gave me some lotion that was very expensive and it did not work for me. Maybe after 5+ years later I can do something to help it, especially for my wedding in October.
You’ve given me so many tips to try. Thank you Dr Dray!!
Congratulations!!!❤❤❤
I have a question, do men care about KP? Does your husband? I'm afraid that a guy would judge me ;(
Wow that was a lot of good info. I shaved the peach fuzz off my face and noticed the condition worsened. I hadn't put two and two together.
Thank you, Dr. Dray. My little sister found this very helpful! :)
Came across this in 2023, and realised I've followed Andrea since many moons ago. I'm glad ger channels done phenomenally well
Just sharing.. I have had this from a very young age and I'm in my late 20s now.. I have tried almost everything.. one thing that has been helping a lot and keeping my skin smooth is the Nivea intensive Healing 72 hr lotion. It has been working wonders.
I didn’t know I had this and I started to pick on it and try to pop them and really just mess with them and make it so much worse.. and now I have scars and they look so terrible, I’m so glad I found your video! I love all of your videos!
thanks for watching
Thank you SO much for this video! I’m definitely going to trying your tips.
Thank you from the UK. My 10 year old son has it. Will try your tips. Just discovered your channel. So glad to have found you. Great content x
Thanks!
Cerave Psoriasis lotion with urea actually works a lot better than their SA lotion--speaking from experience. I personally also find it more tolerable in scent and texture than Eucerin and Amlactin.
how long did you see the improvement with your KP?
when I went to a dermatologist they said "you have kp" & gave me prescriptions and a pamphlet and that's it.
All i can say is THANK YOU DR. DRAY
Thank you so much for this explanation and advice. I was diagnosed as a child and no one ever explained it or told me how to take care of it.
Thank you for the video! I've always felt really self-conscious about my arms in particular.
In my teens, I built up the courage to ask my GP and he told me that there was nothing I could do about it because that was my skin type. I'm now 29 and I've only started wearing short trousers or short sleeve shirts very recently, I would never show them before that
I was actually just diagnosed with KP today, I'm 15 and I've had this since I was 5, I have asthma and just assumed it was eczema, it had gotten to the point where I was so self-conscious about it because I have it on my calfs, thighs, forearms, and back of my upper arm and face, and I went to the doctor and got diagnosed, I came across this video and now I'm obsessed with your channel!!!
glad to hear the videos are helpful Ms Hayley...kp is frustating
I have found a way to relieve my Keratosis Pilaris. When I shower, I use my vibrating cleaner with a Neutrogena 2 in 1 wash mask that I wash my upper arms with. Afterward, I lubricate my upper arms with Paula's choice, 2% BHA body smoothing spot exfoliant. Once the product has been absorbed by the skin, I lubricate with Eucerin AtoControl Body Care Lotion.
Thank you! Extremely helpful. I've never gotten helpful advice from my own dermatologist. Thank you for this channel! Lazor hair removal might be something i do to treat this condition.
Pretty sure I have this on my face as I have it on my legs after shaving and find during Winter (now for me) my face flares but isn’t so bad during the warmer months. It’s currently going a bit crazy with a flare up. I was beginning to think I had Rosacea because of the PIE or red base they’ve caused only localised on my cheeks. My Doctor prescribed me a Hydrocortisone cream for this and it really helps with smoothing my face texture and any itchiness. Although I am careful not to over do it but it’s the only thing that breaks down those stubborn bumps when it gets so bad. Thank you for all the information, I follow all your skincare regimen tips daily but really thinking of buying a humidifier for my bedroom. I have a few years till 30 so let’s hope it fizzles out by then supposedly 🙄😊💜
thank you soooooo much. i’m 15 and i just now learned what this was. i’ve always been confused as to what it is. again thank you for being so helpful❤️
hii im 14 do u still have it??
@@qwertycvbnm793 yes but it has gotten much much better
Another great video!!! The videos you make are so helpful!!! ☮️🖖🏽
thanks!
I shave kp covering my entire chest and every time I go to the beach I always were a t shirt over my bather because I am so embarrassed and upset. It is so important that you state the emotional side of having a permanent skin condition and I really admire you for that 💗💗
Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to inform and help others! This is really useful for me as someone who has KP
I had KP from shoulders to wrists, bottom and thighs, from age 12 to 52. During accutane therapy x2 it completely cleared but then returned. Moisturizers helped but mostly I ignored it and emphasized my better features. We all have some good and bad. Fortunately one of the benefits of being postmenopausal age 56 is clear skin! No more acne. No more KP. Yeah!
I have keratosis pilaris and serborrohic dermatitis, your videos are so helpful! I also have combination skin, oily face and hair, dry body. This is so much help!
Your name?
So much more helpful than my trip to the dermatologist. He just told me to use ammonium lactate and that’s it
I’ve been using Amlactin lotion with lactic acid, and first aid beauty’s bump eraser - but it’s a pretty harsh exfoliant so you gotta be gentle with it. I’ve also noticed that if I take biotin supplements (that hair/skin/nails stuff) it makes my KP worse (I think because it increases keratinization apparently) so I have to be extra vigilant about treating it every day!
Thank you for addressing the emotional issues from KP. My whole life I’ve been teased for it. “Do you got sunburn?!” “You need lotion, alligator.” I wore hoodies and long pants year round no matter what temperature it was, and I live in the south. I had no clue why I had these bumps. My dad, my mom, and siblings had it too. We called it chicken skin, or “Ryan” bumps. Thankfully as an adult I know what this condition is. I aggressively started to treat it last year, and now my skin is looking better and I feel better about my skin. Thanks to your product video previously i found Amlactin. I use it daily. My mom even started using it. I wear shorts and tank tops now.
Alyson Ryan igreen or blue amlactin
Me too! I still have trouble wearing anything other than pants or leggings because I’m so self conscious. I’m with you my friend. Hopefully the tips in the video will help
The blue label or green?
My KP is the more severe, aggressive type, I am covered head to toe and I am extremely self conscious of it, I really appreciate the tips! Going to start investing more time in a proper skin care routine and a helpful moisturiser. Thank you
so glad to hear this was helpful!
Doofy same
same
Same
@doofy same. I can't wear crop tops, shorts, off the shoulders and other skin revealing clothes.
Thanks for discussing this! It's not talked about enough.
Dr Drey, Thank you very much for sharing needed information to us. I (we) so appreciate the time, your caring attitude, you give to us all. I was thinking of you & your dear mom on Thanksgiving & look forward to seeing you both again..maybe tomorrow :) (Linda)
Thanks so much!
Peels is the only way. Since it's an accumulated dry skin. Constant peeling and exfoliating helps a lot.
what types of peels?
My daughter also has mild KP and I noticed it getting worse when I started slacking on the coconut oil after her baths. Eeeek. And certain baby lotions make it worse too.. aveeno baby eczema works ok.
Thankyou for this video very informative.🙏💗
I know this video is 5 months old, but want to thank you for this video! I have KP, sadly. And I’ve gone to see two dermatologists for this condition. Both said it’s genetic you can’t do anything about it and it won’t go away. All this information you provided was SO MUCH BETTER than the effort (if you want to call it that) they made. I recently purchased Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta cleanser for my face, but I will try using it on my arms where my KP is located.
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Hi Dr. Dray! Wow! I'm so glad I found you, I can't believe how in depth you go into... I've had KP since I was 11 years old, I'm in my 30's now. I have KP in my upper arms, but I also have acne prone, sensitive, and oily skin on my face. It's crazy. I was diagnosed with hormonal acne 5 years ago and it's been a roller coaster since then. I've been on spironolactone for a while, but my dose was increased to 100mg 2 months ago; I'm starting to see a difference. I haven't been getting the cystic type of acne I would normally get around my chin, cheeks, or jawline. I was using the regular Cetaphil soap for my body, thayers witch hazel toner, and Vanicream on my KP. Not sure if I should change my routine. I have used Amlactin in the past, but I don't think it worked for me. My doctor mentioned that I may seem to be developing eczema. I guess that explains some dry, patch red, itchy areas I get through out my body sometimes. Is eczema due to weather changes too? Allergens? Just curious. My skin care regimen (my face) is simple, I'm going to follow up with my Dermatologist in 3 months. I know you mentioned salicylic acid for KP, I unfortunately have never been able to use this. My skin tends to have some sort of a reaction to it, but I do fine with benzoyl peroxide in a lower concentration. Thank you so much for your videos; I'm hooked. I've always had problematic skin.
I'm really noticing and feeling a great difference after two weeks of using Cerave's salisylic acid wash and cream! I use the wash every other day with exfoliating gloves and go over the areas very, very gently. This is essential. If you scrub too hard it will just flare up the skin. Use almost no pressure at all. I apply the cream immediately after showering. The cream I use daily. My arms are looking so much smoother and the redness has subsided. I love it!
does it really help the SA body wash and the SA lotionnn and SA cream? just put those two lotion and moisturizers after shower? i have it very mild but it's so annoying on my tummy and hips and butt please help me
@@jimvillan7032 The wash you use in the shower with an exfoliating glove. Just go over the areas very gently, no harsh rubbing. Use the moisturizer afterwards. I can't promise anything but it might help make your skin appear visibly smoother.
I've been suffering with this from my teens... How i wish there was a cure & that we can live happily ever after..... Seeing all the comments and knowing a lot of people are going through the same phase really gives me comfort..
Thanks Dr. Dray! Really needed a dermatologist to weigh in on the thousands of so called “remedies” and treatments people swear by for KP. So I have psoriasis and I worry if exfoliating with a brush (I use a soft silicone face exfoliating brush on my thighs) might be doing more harm than good.
Maderma ag body lotion did amazing at smoothing out my skin. Tried Paula's choice bha lotion and it decreased the bumps maybe 25%
So ya i have keratosis pilaris and im dying to get rid of it!!!!😓
@Alia Dangel Hello. Do you use it before bathe? or after?
@Alia Dangel Thank youuuu!!!
@@lexrosario6860 and now ?
You are awesome Dr. Dray🙋🏻♀️ I love your channel💕
Thanks!
wow im just finding our vid and now i know what it is and what to use. thank you !!
I saw a derm about my KP and she said “just scrub it really good with a loofah and then moisturize” lol years of scrubbing and moisturizing has done nothing to improve my condition.
@@ziggystardust6418 For a few months I have been using a salicylic acid wash and moisturizing twice daily with Eucerine intensive repair lotion with minimal improvement. Do you have any other recommendations?
I have it on my arms and something that helps me is using neutrogena body clear body scrub (not the wash one) with salicytic acid in it. I put it on my arms in the shower with a wash cloth for extra scrubbing. Then after the shower I use amlactin lotion. My dermatologist suggested this when I was a teenager and I haven't found much else that has worked to smooth my skin since then so it seems pretty good. If I stop using it the bumps come back so you have to be pretty consistent I only do it once a week and that's enough for me.
Thank you so much for this video! I’ve had the condition my whole life. I’m now in perimenopause and have developed it on my face and neck, which is red and itchy, and horribly embarrassing. You covered the many “sides” to kp well.
Glad to hear this video was helpful :)
I use the gold bond rough and bumpy skin lotion, and I use a very rough sponge to help scrub them off. I have them on my face, arms, and legs.
This worked for me too! Love it
Hi Dr. Dray,
I'm a research scientist (molecular cancer biology) but I watch so many of your videos, especially the Q&A's, that I'm becoming slowly addicted to dermatology 😂. And I don't even suffer from any of these pathologies, I just find your videos so entertaining! I truly appreciate your informative and clear style of presentation.
I do, however, have a small seborrheic keratotic lesion on my back and listening to this video I realised that perhaps AHA or BHAs might be helpful in reducing the size of the plaque?
Have a great weekend!
Thank you so much! Best to see a health care provider to confirm the diagnosis first
Thank you for the fast reply. Yes, I did... It is for sure a seborrheic keratosis! At the time of diagnose my dermatologist said that it does not require treatment. But because the plaque does get itchy, scaly and bumpy from time to time I thought treating it with a mild keratolytic could potentially help, but with these things it is probably better to play it safe and just leave it alone.
it can, yes, but likely will come back
Pls speak English lol
Just jk have a good day😃
I have KP on my upper arms and forearms. I also live in a very dry climate. Moisturizing lotion helps. I do need to change from a soap however. Thanks for all of your helpful information!
Great info as always, Doc! you're awesome! Blessings! Jackie in NY state
Thanks so much Ms Jackie!
Awesome video. I've had keratosis pilaris ever since I can remember. My mother had it and my three children have it as well. I never realized it is associated with dry skin and so this was extremely helpful! I use a prescription lactic acid lotion and that definitely helps but maintenance is critical. As soon as I stop, it comes right back.
Thank you so much!
I have KP almost everywhere that hair grows, even on my eyebrows and upper lip, so I've developed a few tricks to improve the texture of my skin. 1) Try shaving the area. I have a warm shower and scrub my skin gently with an exfoliating glove, then shave in the opposite direction of the hairs. Use shaving cream and a very sharp razor, or else you might give the bumps razor burn and make it worse. Moisturize *after* doing this. My arms, which I don't shave, I simply exfoliate and moisturize after the shower. 2) Use Salycilic acid and/or glycolic acid cleanser. Helps a lot with removing the excess dead skin cells. There is no miracle product to remove KP completely, but using these acids over time aids in stopping the bumps from turning into scaly flakes. 3) To hide the appearance of the red bumps on large areas of pale skin, try tanning, self-tanning or spray tanning! The darker the tan the more the redness disappears.
Saphireblue3 fantastic advice
Thank you so much for the detailed information 🙏
this was so helpful! thank you! :)
I have it on my buttocks and is really uncomfortable when i wanna use swimsuits :(
i have them there too :(( have u find anything tht works?
me too:( i hate them so so much
I haven't, my dermatologist give me a cream but it still the same
your knowledge is priceless! thanka for impartation to us !
Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for these suggestions, Dr. Dray, glad to know of some products to try for the KP on my upper arms. 😊
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Very interesting. Thank you. Hope you and your mom had a great Thanksgiving! Rita
thanks!
This was very helpful! I went to the dermatologist and she told me there was no cure/treatment! I've been using a lotion with 10% urea but it does not seem to be helping! Exfoliating helps it a lot though!
Thanks! Glad to hear
can i ask what kind of exfoliating do you do like a loofah and some body wash like that? can you suggest some body wash, can i try the Cerave SA Body wash?