https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:05:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831962 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 21:00:38 +0000 pinkb 1831962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD has it on the backs of her arms and on the sides of her thighs. Our Dr recommended to do a little extra scrub in the bath tub on those areas and then moisturize. The Dr said they don't like to use the actual medications on young kids. I think I might try the coconut oil! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831783 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 19:06:22 +0000 sandy 1831783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I grew up with it on my arms and legs and I guess it was mild bc it didn't bother me. My DH has it slightly on his arms as well. So my LO also has it on her legs and arms and sometimes along the side of her face. Her doc says it's just a skin condition that is cosmetic - not painful or itchy or anything. It has to do with how your skin sheds and kind of clogs the follicles. </p> <p>I also grew up with really severe acne and ended up doing several courses of Accutane. It worked and my acne got way under control and a side effect of that is my KP pretty much cleared up </p> <p>@Aria: you can get amlactin at Costco as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831778 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 19:01:20 +0000 JerricaBenton 1831778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get it from time to time on my arms. If I use coconut oil on it religiously every night it really helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831710 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 17:59:34 +0000 sapphire 1831710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have it on my arms. Amlactin works best, but exfoliating and using any good thick cream helps. I mostly use Body Shop's nut scrubs and body butters. I really doubt you need to see a dermatologist - easily made better by good moisturizing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831559 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:30:50 +0000 sunny 1831559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had it as a teen, it went away sometime in my 20s and it came back last year. It doesn't bug me, but it is just ugly. :-( I should try the coconut oil on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831556 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:29:08 +0000 spaniellove 1831556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always had it on the backs of my arms and use Amlactin on it when it's bad. I might have ordered it online? Otherwise I just use a Japanese scrubby cloth on it daily which keeps it in check. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831550 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:23:18 +0000 mamimami 1831550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son has it on his cheeks. Besides being careful with soaps and sunscreen, we apply a uric acid cream called Ureadin every night and it really helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831546 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:20:43 +0000 .twist. 1831546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shutterbug: Tanning definitely helps, if you're willing to do it! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831544 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:17:50 +0000 Shutterbug 1831544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have it on my arms. My dermatologist said lactic acid lotion would help with the bumps, but not the redness, and the redness is all that bothers me. Having a tan seems to help, but I'd rather be bumpy and red than have skin cancer, so that's out :) My mom recently told me she read that it could be a sign of gluten intolerance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831485 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:48:01 +0000 Revel 1831485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had it for the longest time but ever knew what it was until the last few years. Interestingly, mine went away when I was pregnant, so I suspect hormones might have something to do with it, at least for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831476 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:45:22 +0000 .twist. 1831476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@delight: I have gotten a little less embarrassed over the years and wear shorts more now than ever before, but that's because I'm sick of being so HOT in the summer in pants. HA I still hate my legs though. </p> <p>@rachiecakes: Would love to hear what you find! I am going to start using it too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831469 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:40:02 +0000 DigAPony 1831469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have it on my upper arms and try not to think about it but it does embarrass me when I notice it in photos. I'm not vigilant about it but for a while I would exfoliate with St Ives apricot scrub in the shower and moisturizer with super thick lotion like Eucerin/Aquaphor. That really helped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831467 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:39:44 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1831467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I developed it really bad in just the past few years. I think DS has some really mild patches on the backs of his arms. I did the lactic acid cream and it did nothing, neither did coconut oil. My next step is retin A but I'm waiting until summer is over. For DS I just use regular lotion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831466 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:39:29 +0000 MamaG 1831466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you all try to use non-scented gentle soaps? Or does that not seem to matter? I could be grasping at any excuse but to me it seems worse since we've migrated to all the fun smelly kid soaps for bath time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831465 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:38:02 +0000 Mrs. Coral 1831465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I heard Cetaphil or CeraVe is a good treatment. I have it slightly and DH has it. A lot of people I know do. I try to exfoliate frequently. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831464 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:37:44 +0000 Mae 1831464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have if on my arms. Never bugged me. Never tried to fix it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831461 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:36:52 +0000 rachiecakes 1831461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: she just talks about using coverup on it and wearing sleeves when it's particularly bad. </p> <p>I've never heard of anyone who has "cured" it, made it go away completely. </p> <p>@.twist.: I will be trying the coconut oil - why not? can't hurt. I'll report back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831460 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:36:42 +0000 delight 1831460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: ahhhhh you were typing while I was. I'm sorry you are embarrassed too. I still will never wear anything really short but I can handle knee length skirts and Bermuda shorts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831458 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:36:05 +0000 MamaG 1831458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've done CeraVe for C, but it doesn't seem effective like it once was. She's starting to itch at it. I read it's not itchy so I'm not sure if the diagnosis is the correct one or if it's more like, "hey, I got bumps here, let's scratch at them for fun". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831454 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:34:51 +0000 Aria 1831454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom and my husband both have it. My mom's dermatologist recommended Amlactin. It's a lotion that's not prescription, but I think you have to get it from the pharmacist behind the counter. It did help my husband, but you have to put it on twice a day every day, and if you stop it comes back. He just gave up, it doesn't really bother him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831453 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:34:43 +0000 delight 1831453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always had KP. When I was younger I was really embarrassed by it unfortunately because of the little red bumps and the rough skin. I actually refused to wear anything other than pants cause it's really bad on my legs. I saw many dermatologists and no one really helped it get better, they just told me to continuously moisturize. I did find that using a loofa to scrub off the dead skin does help.<br /> Growing up my parents always told me that I was beautiful no matter what and reminded me that there could be way worse things in life than dry, rough skin. It took me a long time to accept but now it doesn't bother me quite as much. I try to moisturize twice a day, especially in winter when it's worse.<br /> Try to get LO on a good skin care regime early on so moisturizing frequently just becomes a habit. And always let her know she's beautiful no matter what :) although, maybe I just had low self esteem as a child and KP wouldn't necessarily bother other people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831452 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:33:37 +0000 Mamaof2 1831452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: how does she treat it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831450 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:33:10 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1831450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chloe has it! We moisturize. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831449 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:32:51 +0000 rachiecakes 1831449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fun fact: Lauren Conrad has it and talks about it in her Beauty book. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831445 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:32:26 +0000 Bookish 1831445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH and LO have this. My DH has never done anything about it because he's scared of doctors, but I plan to ask my pediatrician about it at her next appt (the 'rash' really became obvious only a few weeks ago). </p> <p>It's never given my husband any trouble, other than the fact he's embarrassed about it. If my ped doesn't recommend anything, I'll just wait to see if it bothers my LO cosmetically and then go from there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831444 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:32:23 +0000 .twist. 1831444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: Don't quote me! I have only heard. I would like to try it as well because it would make my body image improve. I have it on my arms and legs. I find it pretty embarrassing, so I never wear shorts. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831442 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:31:53 +0000 rachiecakes 1831442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have it too - it gets worse when temperature changes/season changes. It flushes patchy when it's warn and turns purple-y when I'm cold.<br /> I've heard lactic acid works, too, but I haven't really done anything for it other than exfoliate and moisturize to keep it from getting dry &amp; patchy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831439 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:31:27 +0000 Mamaof2 1831439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: really??? gonna try it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831432 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:29:51 +0000 .twist. 1831432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have it. I haven't tried it, but I have heard that coconut oil, every day, will make it go away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/keratosis-pilaris-anyone#post-1831431 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:29:50 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1831431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH has it on the back of his arms. He has a special lactic acid cream to use when it bothers him. Some days it's worse than others but he says it's not itchy or anything, just bumpy. </p>