Ways to Treat Keratosis PilarisWays to Treat Keratosis Pilaris
You may be suffering from keratosis pilaris, also known as chicken bumps. You are not the only one. This skin condition, which is not noticeable except for the bumps, affects approximately 50% of adults. This is a frustrating condition as dermatologists are unable to offer any treatment for keratosis pilaris. Laser skin treatments have been recommended for the treatment of Keratosis Pilaris in recent years. However, there are other options that offer excellent results.
Exfoliate Your Skin
These methods involve sloughing the top layer of skin off, but only a very small amount of skin can be removed. Microdermabrasion, sonicare facial scrubbers, and loofah sponges remove the top layer of skin.
To remove the top layer of dead skin, creams containing lactic acid may also be used. This is similar to physical exfoliation using a loofah. Although this method is effective, the results will vary. Dermatologists often recommend Amlactin …