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Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:16 am  |
| Would 12% AHA do it? Or DermaDoctor KP Duty. HELP. |
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Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:50 am |
I was about to ask the same question but only chicken skin arms...I've had them since giving birth 5 months ago and would really like those little bumps to go away!
Donna |
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PROUD FTM @ 40 TO CARTER-BORN APRIL 12, 2006...Sensitive dry skintype...prone to excema |
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Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:45 am |
Good Lord, sorry I totally read the title wrong, for some reason I thought u were saying you put chicken skin on your legs! I thought to myself...Ew!  |
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Fri Sep 15, 2006 9:04 am |
That would be gross...but then again, if it helps with something....  No, just trying to get rid of Keratosis Pilaris. I'm hoping somebody has a solution that actually WORKS rather than just managing the problem so-so. Is it linked to stress, does anybody know? |
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Fri Sep 15, 2006 11:11 am |
I am not sure if what you mean by chicken skin is scaly skin but I had pretty bad skin on my legs.
I came upon this solution awhen I tried to find a way to prevent stubborn ingrown hair. I was using homemade tendskin to prevent ingrowns but it didn't seem quite enough so I added ACV and I think now its just strong enough to clear up my skin. I've definitely noticed a steady improvement. I smell awful after I use it but it goes away in 5 minutes. I must say it seems like a strong treatment and not adviced if your skin is sensitive. I have pretty thick skin. Good luck! |
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 12:10 am |
After about 15 years of having the problem, my doctor has finally told me that I have kerotosis pilaris on my arms. I finally made him have a good look as I have started getting the same problem on my legs just above the knee.
Anyways... he gave me a prescription for a mixture to get made at the chemist. It is 5% salicylic acid (?spelling) 5% urea in 50% ethanol. I have to just wipe it over the areas daily after cleaning the skin.
I have only been using it for 2 days, but am hoping it will help - it would be nice to wear short sleeves this summer 
Will keep you posted. |
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 7:36 am |
Copied and quoted from the listed website.
http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/keratosis_pilaris.html
Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition commonly seen on the upper arms, buttocks and thighs. The skin cells that normally flake off as a fine dust from the skin form plugs in the hair follicles. These appear as small pimples that have a dry ''sandpaper'' feeling. They are usually white but sometimes rather red. They usually don't itch or hurt.
Keratosis pilaris is particularly common in teenagers on the upper arms. It may occur in babies where it tends to be most obvious on the cheeks. It may remain for years but generally gradually disappears usually before age 30. Keratosis pilaris is unsightly but completely harmless. It is usually worse during the winter months or other times of low humidity when skin dries out, and may worsen during pregnancy or after childbirth.
Treatment of keratosis pilaris is not necessary, and unfortunately often has disappointing results. With persistence, most people can get very satisfactory improvement. Initial treatment should be intensive moisturizing. Try a cream such as Acid mantle, Vaseline or Complex 15 after bathing, and re-apply the cream again several times daily.
If this does not help, change to a medicated cream containing urea (Curel, Carmol-20) or alpha-hydroxy acids (Aqua Glycolic, Lacticare) applied twice daily - it may be too irritating to use more often. More aggressive home treatment can be done if ones skin can tolerate it. The plugged pores can be removed by taking long, hot soaking tub baths and then rubbing the areas with a coarse washcloth, stiff brush, or 'Buf-Puf'.
Prescription medicines that may help include antibiotics (Erythromycin, Bactrim) if the spots are very red and Tazorac Cream. Tazorac, a relative of vitamin A, may cause irritation in some people. |
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 9:18 pm |
| I have also been put on a course of Erythromycin for another problem at the moment, so I guess we'll see if the two treatments combined work ... |
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Sun Sep 17, 2006 12:08 am |
i tried to apply afirm 1x to chicken skin on my thighs. it only make my thighs skin thinner,but no any positive effects.
afirm don't fit me,it also make me allergic,the skin just become thinner and thinner,the brownspot and the fine wrinkle never disappear  |
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Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:28 am |
I used to have ugly bumpy skin on my upper arms, not sure if it was KP as I never saw a derm, but had it since a teenager.
What works for me is scrubbing daily with those nylon scrub gloves and using an AHA body lotion once a day. I alternate products, but have used PTR AHA 12% body lotion, MD Forte Skin Rejuvenation Body Lotion (20%) and the MD Formulations Hand & Body Cream (14% I think) with success. Mostly I use the PTR one now.
Different regimes work for different people, but my arms have been perfectly smooth since I started with the AHA body lotions, and I've been using them a long time, more than 10 years now I think (?) |
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