I Have Keratosis Pilaris

[rbella]

I'm so sorry sweetie.

[BeautyPsycho]

I have it too..
LUSH buffy is AWESOME!

[peace&love]

I have this too and I went to a doctor and found out about it. I am 14 now and I went about 2 years ago. It is really bad on my legs and on the back of my arms it isn't as noticeable.
I never wear shorts (I always wear jeans). I know that's weird but I bet you would too if it was this bad on your legs. Everyone I know has awesome legs, and I just want to have the smooth, red-bump free skin too because I live where it’s hot. I wish I could wear shorts since it’s so hot.

My treatment right now:
I tried something new about 2 weeks ago and I noticed quite a lot of improvement on my arms AND legs. It's called oil pulling. I'm sure you guys have heard of it but if not, it's when you swish oil in your mouth for 20 minutes every morning. It sounds weird but I was desperate for a cure!
What I've noticed is that the redness has lessened and the bumps have gotten smaller and have disappeared in some places. From the websites I've read about oil pulling it takes about a month to see 90%-95% clear skin! I'm halfway there!

So I have been using Sunflower oil (expressed and organic) if you want to try it. Some other good oils are sesame and coconut. If you want to try it you can Google it and it gives you more info than I can.

I also tried the dermadocter stuff. The scrub makes my skin soft but the lotion makes it really red. I have sensitive skin too. So that might have something to do with it.

Thanks so much for posting this. Now I'm not alone. I feel so much better! I hope I can talk to you ladies about it more.

[ShockBunnie]

Holy moses! I learned something new about myself. I used to use salt & sugar scrubs on my arms to try to get rid of it, but gave up... Apparently that was stupid if it's a yeast issue? Thanks for the post! I have some investigating to do =]

[sandykwm]

Oil pulling? Sounds interesting...

[LatteQueen]

Quote:

Originally Posted by CantAffordMAC

Keratosis pilaris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I haven't been to a Dr. Or been diagnosed. but this has absolutely got to be what i have all over my arms.

Ever since I was a kid I had these little pimple type things on my arms, and my mom always told me they were heat bumps. Well they never went away and I started messing with them years ago and now my arms are so scarred up and disgusting....I am embarrassed to even show them, ever.

I decided to google "bumps on arms" today, and when this keratosis pilaris showed up....I knew this had to be what i have had all my life. It may not seem like a big deal to most. But reading all about the condition and people who suffer from it.....was just so relieving. I actually started crying. because this is so embarrassing and ugly and I am so self conscious about it. Its so good to know I'm not the only one and that people understand how I feel....

Unfortunately theres not much i can do about it, except for try to exfoliate and use a cream such as Amlactin. All I can is hope that these ideas work on me...I have been suffering from ugly arms my whole entire life, and I seriously envy people with clear, normal arms. Its such a weird thing to envy people for, but I have never known what its like to have clear arms I know this sounds super dumb of me, I am just somewhat relieved to finally know what this is (not acne, not heat bumps...) but an actual condition that people suffer from. It just sucks that theres nothing I can do for it

Just wanted to share this....and by any chance if anyone on specktra happened to have the same issue. I doubt it...but you never know

Let me ask you this???
1. Is this a life threatening disease?
2. Will you die sometime in 6 months>
3. What does your man say about it..he still with you( I assume that's him in your siggy)

Girl I have two swollen feet that I CAN NOT EVEN WEAR THE CUTEST SANDALS OUT THERE. My veins do not circulate properly and I am stuck with that forever til I die. I don't have valves in my veins where the blood flow can flow evenly..Right now as I am typing to you my feet are utterly swollen.
I was losing my hair and had bald patches on my head. I couldn't even pull back my hair into a pony tail. I would sit and cry drastically and look in the mirror at these bald patches. I was trying every hair remedy that was out there..I would just add wave cream and a wave cap and kept going.
Well one day I finally snapped out of it and realized you know what HOW MANY DYING ,LIFE THREATENING DISEASED PEOPLE OUT THERE WOULD LOVE TO TRADE PLACES WITH ME RIGHT NOW Over some bald patches..they would give anything..I am healthy, alive and losing my hair was at the bottom of the list..So here I am telling you don't worry about your arms..Think of some poor little child/person who would love to live a healthy life. They would trade places with you in a heartbeat just not to have to live with what they r going thru.
So please I know how you feel. But put yourself in their shoes. Dying of an ill disease or living healthy with marked up arms that can be covered up..

[missmolliecule]

LatteQueen, it's true that there are people who have it worse in life and I, as a woman who suffers with KP, am very greatful and blessed not to be in those situations. However, I have to disagree with you that it doesn't matter... There is nothing wrong with trying to raise one's self-esteem. I mean, if everyone went through life with that belief, that 'as long as I'm not dying, I need to suck it up', I'm sure millions of people out there wouldn't leave the house for various issues that affected their self-esteem. I mean, for some people that's the whole point of wearing makeup, so that they can feel better and prettier and confident as they live their lives. As this is a make-up forum, I don't think it's fair that you take that approach on the subject. A lot of Specktra has to do with feeling better about yourself.

Also, I don't believe this thread was created for people to whine about KP, from what I can tell it was created for people to reach out to others who have the issue, so that they know they're not alone, and also to try and find treatment options that work.

I know we're all allowed our own opinions on this forum, but I do have to say that it offends me when someone else says that something I have been suffering from throughout my life, that caused me to have no confidence or self-esteem at times, doesn't matter.

[gigglegirl]

thank you missmolliecule, you said it perfectly in my opinion.

I was happy to see this thread started by CAM, as while I have this condition, as well as my brother, none of my friends or family have had it. So growing up, kids would look and ask what it was, some thinking its weird goosebumps. it makes me feel selfconscious.

Its good to know there are quite a few of us on here!

[aeroerin]

I don't have this too seriously, but my sister has a severe case of it all over her arms and on her cheeks. The only time it has ever cleared up was when she was undergoing chemo & radiation therapy for cancer as a young kid. :/ Not exactly the cure you're looking for.

[LatteQueen]

true of what u said...so sorry if I offended anyone on here..so sorry..

[missmolliecule]

It's okay, LatteQueen, I know you meant well

[LatteQueen]

thanks..

[UnabashedBeauty]

I have this too. Pretty much all over, actually. I still wear dresses etc, I spent my whole life covering up and now I don't care. Most people don't notice, and it's not like anyone says anything about it.

I'm trying manual exfoliation for a few months and then I'm going to start using lotions and body creams with at least 15% Alpha Hydroxy Acid in them.

Consistency is key with the treatment. You have to do it everyday and you definitely can't do nothing at all and wonder why it just won't go away.

Also vitamin A and D might help a bit.

[DILLIGAF]

My sister and my mother both have this. My sister was very very self aware of the issue until she realized recently that she was her harshest critic. She is how ever using a AHA product to dimish the appareance of the bumps. My mom on the other can couldnt give a fart. And she is plagued with KP and Rosacea.

[peace&love]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LatteQueen

Let me ask you this???
1. Is this a life threatening disease?
2. Will you die sometime in 6 months>
3. What does your man say about it..he still with you( I assume that's him in your siggy)

Girl I have two swollen feet that I CAN NOT EVEN WEAR THE CUTEST SANDALS OUT THERE. My veins do not circulate properly and I am stuck with that forever til I die. I don't have valves in my veins where the blood flow can flow evenly..Right now as I am typing to you my feet are utterly swollen.
I was losing my hair and had bald patches on my head. I couldn't even pull back my hair into a pony tail. I would sit and cry drastically and look in the mirror at these bald patches. I was trying every hair remedy that was out there..I would just add wave cream and a wave cap and kept going.
Well one day I finally snapped out of it and realized you know what HOW MANY DYING ,LIFE THREATENING DISEASED PEOPLE OUT THERE WOULD LOVE TO TRADE PLACES WITH ME RIGHT NOW Over some bald patches..they would give anything..I am healthy, alive and losing my hair was at the bottom of the list..So here I am telling you don't worry about your arms..Think of some poor little child/person who would love to live a healthy life. They would trade places with you in a heartbeat just not to have to live with what they r going thru.
So please I know how you feel. But put yourself in their shoes. Dying of an ill disease or living healthy with marked up arms that can be covered up..

Well, I understand your point. But for me, this condition makes me so depressed, I can't even live my life to the fullest. I hold back from certain things so I can hide it. I never let anyone look at my legs because they are covered with the little bumps. I am a teenager too, so I feel like everyone is starting at me and judging me. I feel like I can never be good enough. I have so many other problems in my life like my father (who I can't see because he's violent) and a diabetic younger brother. This condition is just icing on the cake isn't it?
I don't think anyone would want to trade places with me if they knew all that I go through, and then to have this on my mind all the time?

[peace&love]

Quote:

Originally Posted by missmolliecule

LatteQueen, it's true that there are people who have it worse in life and I, as a woman who suffers with KP, am very greatful and blessed not to be in those situations. However, I have to disagree with you that it doesn't matter... There is nothing wrong with trying to raise one's self-esteem. I mean, if everyone went through life with that belief, that 'as long as I'm not dying, I need to suck it up', I'm sure millions of people out there wouldn't leave the house for various issues that affected their self-esteem. I mean, for some people that's the whole point of wearing makeup, so that they can feel better and prettier and confident as they live their lives. As this is a make-up forum, I don't think it's fair that you take that approach on the subject. A lot of Specktra has to do with feeling better about yourself.

Also, I don't believe this thread was created for people to whine about KP, from what I can tell it was created for people to reach out to others who have the issue, so that they know they're not alone, and also to try and find treatment options that work.

I know we're all allowed our own opinions on this forum, but I do have to say that it offends me when someone else says that something I have been suffering from throughout my life, that caused me to have no confidence or self-esteem at times, doesn't matter.

Thank you so much for what you said in the last paragraph. I feel like I have no confidence what-so-ever. It really makes me feel better that someone elseout there feels the same exact way. I hope that when I get older I can learn to deal with this and not let it bother me. I just don't want to cry or mope around about this anymore. I wish someone could find a cure!

[Seeking Refuge]

My boyfriend calls me "chicken legs." ... I hate it.

I heard about KP duty a while ago, but never really gave it a ton of thought, but lately, (because it's summer) I want nothing more to make it go away. I'm investing as soon as I can. Specially after 20+ years of having this condition ...

[saki]

Oh my gosh! I thought I was the only freak with bumps on my skin! (i'm not saying were freaks with bumps but that's what I considered myself... lol ) I suppose I must suffer from this seeing as I have them on my outer thighs and the top of my legs. It's worse at the top than bottom. I always thought it was a shaving problem and moved to waxing my legs but never thought it was like a condition thing. I'm so trying what you ladies have been recommending but I'm so happy to know that there is help for this! I've had it since the age of 14 and I'm alway SOOOO embarrassed to wear shorts, dresses, skirts and bathing suits for the fact that they are all so ugly! I always say its allergies! LOL But yeah, I'm so happy now!!!

[OfficerJenny]

I have it, it doesn't bug me, so I don't let it get to me.

[MACisME]

i have it too, never really cared too much about it. oh well

[DancingBrave]

Quote:

Originally Posted by missmolliecule

I know we're all allowed our own opinions on this forum, but I do have to say that it offends me when someone else says that something I have been suffering from throughout my life, that caused me to have no confidence or self-esteem at times, doesn't matter.

With all due respect, I think you missed her point? She's not saying you don't have the right to be upset, or to search for relief. She was just trying to give you some perspective in an effort to make you feel better. I don't think she was trying to diminish your feelings. I read it quite the opposite--trying to boost you up, in comparison to how bad it could be.

MHO.

[spacegirl2007]

ive had it for a long time, since i was a teenager at least.
it used to be worse when i was overweight (maybe something to do with hormones?) but it got a bit better when i lost weight. then i started trying some treatments and AmLactin really worked the best for me out of everything. I tried Retin-A which didn't seem to do much except dry my skin out. I tried Lush's Buffy and it did nothing. I tried Coconut Oil and it did nothing but make my bathtub slicker than snot. I use the AmLactin every day now and have been for about 2 years. I've seen good results with it - I still have some redness but I think some of it is scarring from when I had it so bad before. I'm very fair but really it's hardly noticable at all now. I never tried Dermadoctor's stuff because I got such good results from AmLactin and it's so much cheaper!

[Lalai]

Exfoliating and shea butter help me a lot with the KP on my arms. I Exfoliate every day with a luffa sponge or Lush Buffy and then pop shea butter into the microwave for a few seconds to melt and apply it on my arms. I use white shea butter and it's great plus you can get it cheaper from some organic stores online and then store it in a jar at home. I've tried all sorts of moisturisers but shea butter seems to work the best. I've also herad that some get good results with coconut oil.

[Frozen White]

I have it too and I've tried many things and sometimes I think it's getting better and then it just goes all red again and the bumps reappear. It only really kinda goes away when it's warm or hot outside.. they seem to be less noticeable and it's nice. But when it's cold it reappears. I think coconut oil has worked for me.. I think I'll try the new body shop line of the virgin coconut oil again.

I searched on youtube and someone had a video about this GoW Keratosis Pilaris Kit 5 piece / 7 ounces .. not sure if it works though. Worth giving a try though. I might actually. I want to try the Dermadoctor KP Duty scrub first. I might start oil pulling again aswell, might start tomorrow actually. It's just hard for me to be consistant. But I think it was giving me results before.. I went for maybe 2 weeks. I'll try and go for 1-2 months now.

Oh and right now I'm using the Microdermabrasion by Dr.Brandt? I got it from Sephora, I've been using it for maybe a week or 2. My arms are smoother but the red bumps are still there. The only thing that really helps is the sun. I think I'm going to try some of the Lush products listed here aswell and see how that all goes Good luck to all of you!

[kimmae17]

I bought Dermadoctor KP Duty a few days ago and i can already tell the difference!! less bumps more even skin tone on my arms!