Can being in the sun a lot help reduce the appearance of Keratosis Pilaris?

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I have very pale skin and my skin condition shows a lot. Even more so now that its summer. I know there isn't a real cure for Keratosis but if any Dermatologists know of any ways that might help reduce the break-outs I will be so grateful.
Keratosis Pilaris is caused by over growths of dead skin over the hair follicle. The quickest and easy fix is a chemical exfoliant (for example a Glycol based one that you would use on your face) or even a physical exfoliant will clear it up in as little as three weeks. Sun can help some (because it dries our the skin making the dead skin cells fall off more), but make sure you are using sun screen. Enjoy your clear skin!  (+ info)

Does seborrheic dermatitis cause hair loss?

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Also, are there any proven natural remedies to control or rid of this condition? Any harm in using those tar shampoos over a long period of time? I am hesistant to do anything which will cause hair loss and am scared if I don't that the seborrheic dermatitis will itself cause hair loss. I also have it on face now :( Any sufferers know how to control this?
if you scratch and pick at it, yes, hair loss will occur. do you have a dermatologist? you can try stuff like t-gel products (shampoo, etc.), but you need a good dermatologist. good luck!  (+ info)

What is the best way to get rid of keratosis pilaris (pimples on arms) ?

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I have a really bad case of keratosis pilaris; I have a lot of pimples on my upper arm. It's really embarrassing and I'm tired of having to wear sweaters and long sleeves all the time, even when it's 90+ degrees outside. What is the best cure for it (preferably something I can just get at a local drugstore)?
there is no cure for keratosis pilaris.. but this will help diminish its visibility..


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I hope this helps. =)  (+ info)

Are there any inexpensive and affective treatments for Keratosis Pilaris?

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I have Keratosis Pilaris (chicken skin) and I haven't been able to find anything that really works. I've gotten lotions from my doctor but that doesn't completely help.
Is there any inexpensive and affective treatment that really helps or helped you?
Thanks in advance!
Try a loofah to exfolitate:

To treat keratosis pilaris patients can try several strategies to lessen the bumps. First, the patient can supplement the natural removal of dry skin and papules by using a loofah or another type of scrub showering or bathing. A variety of different over-the-counter (OTC) lotions, ointments, and creams can also be applied after showering while the skin is still moist and then several times a day to keep the area moist. Medicated lotions with urea, 15% alphahydroxy acids, or Retin A can also be prescribed by the dermatologist and applied one to two times daily. Systemic (oral) medications are not prescribed for keratosis pilaris. However if papules are opened and become infected, antibiotics may be necessary to treat the infection.


I hope using a loofah, or something similar, helps you. As you no doubt already knew (and can read in the article), keratosis pilaris is difficult to treat. Good luck.  (+ info)

What are the available medications for treating Seborrheic Dermatitis?

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What are the available medications for treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, both prescription and over-the-counter? Also list side effects if you know them please.
Either ask your doc for a prescription for Nizoral shampoo or go to the local drug store or grocery store and get the non-prescription version of it..same name. The prescription version works a bit better but the non-prescription works just as well except you hafta use it longer to get the same results from what I noticed using the different ones. I dont of any side effects per say except that for me, it seems to get worse before it gets better. Just use every other day for about 2 weeks to a month and then once a week or once every other week there after it has cleared up. You cannot get rid of this but this shampoo will kepp it under control if used the way I decribed. Or you can also try Nutrogena T-Gel shampoo you can buy at a drug store or grocery store as well but I found this not to work for me. Good Luck, it is a very frustrating condition to have and live with.  (+ info)

Will getting rid of dandruff "possibly" get rid of my seborrheic dermatitis on my face?

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I've heard of cases where getting rid of dandruff also got rid of a patients seborrheic dermatitis. Is this true?

I've got seb. dermatitis on my face and also dandruff. Any cream I use seems to do nothing on my dermatitis. Perhaps getting rid of my persistent dandruff first might help? Do they have a connection?
wash your hair and face with tea tree oil and give up dairy products  (+ info)

How to reduce appearance of Keratosis A-K-A Chicken Skin?

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For anyone who knows how to treat or reduce the appearance of it please help. I've tried many expensive and cheap lotions and soaps specifically for Keratosis, but there's little to no improvement at all.


I doubt it, but would a chemical peel work on this kind of a skin problem? Serious answers please.
I don't think that there is anything that can reduce the appearance.

You will have to schedule a trip to your dermatologist. The dermatologist will inject each of them with a solution to shrink them. It is fairly inexpensive.

You'll spend more money investing in other advertised product solutions!!!  (+ info)

Does anyone know of an effective treatment for seborrheic dermatitis on the face?

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Ever since I had mono 1 year ago, I've had seborrheic dermatitis (SD) on my face and scalp. Can a lowered immune system from an illness such as mono ever trigger this? The dermatologist who diagnosed it put me on a steroid cream for my face but it made my condition worse. Are there any other facial treatments for this condition besides steroid creams? I had clear skin before the SD hit. Now I get dry red itcy blotches all over my face and scalp especially in the cold winter months.
I hate to say it but till this day there is no such cure for seborrheic dermatitis. It can appear and disappear randomly. I'm dealing with this annoying thing for four years now. I'm currently taking a pill (sorry do not remember the name of the medication but will let you know) and a cream (again, can't remember..) which is not cortisone based. (I'll probably need another pill for memory). Do not use cortisone or steroid creams as they might be effective in the beginning but gradually wear out your skin leaving it thinner and thinner, in some cases causing little visible capillary vanes. I try to eat as healthy as possible, a lot of vegies and fruit, not much bread (yeast) as I used to, occasionally do saunas, do exercise and try to keep my skin as clean as possible. I guess the only thing we can do is keep treating it the best way we can and hope that one day it will go away. Let's be optimistic.. it'll have to go away!!!  (+ info)

I was wondering about girls and keratosis pilaris?

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I know that 50% or so girls are affected by keratosis pilaris but at my school there is not one girl who I can see with it. At prom everyones arms were KP free. I am an 18 yr old male with KP and I know some fat guys who have it and I use to be fat. Do you have to be fat to get keratosis pilaris?
No, you don't have to be fat. And the KP is smaller on women than men, because we're smaller overall. And we spend a lot more time caring for our skin than guys do. We exfoliate, scrub, and moisturize. If you did that, your KP would be less visible too.  (+ info)

Naturally treat Seborrheic Dermatitis of the scalp?

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I have Seborrheic Dermatitis of the scalp. I use coal tar shampoo and salicylic acid shampoo. Anyone have ideas of other more natural ways I can treat this condition?
are you sure it is seborrheic dermatitis?? i do not know of any natural ways to treat this, but i have heard that denorex's therpeutic tar shampoo is good - better than neutrogena tar shampoo. the problem is it is hard to find. if you have any bad inflamed intact sores you can also try putting a little cortaid cream on it overnight. it will help with the itching and swelling. if none of this helps, i would see a dermatologist. good luck.

also, if you find the tar shampoos are not working you can try nizeral a-d shampoo. sometimes this works when all else fails. it is an anti-fungal, unlike the others.  (+ info)

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