DS (2yo) has keratosis pilaris absolutely covering his upper arms and thighs and has had it for a year or so. I know it isn't uncomfy because I often have it mildly on my upper arms. His pediatrician just said I was right and dismissed me when I asked him to confirm that it was kp. I know it's no biggie, but it's getting worse. Anyone have any home treatments that work to lessen severity?
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I have KP. It's most helpful if I exfoliate often and moisturize. I've heard of a lotion called Amlactin with lactic acid to exfoliate, but I'm not sure if it's safe for littles.
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Keeping skin moisturized can help. Also lotions like AmLactin and Lac-Hydrin have lactic acid in them and definitely help but I'd probably double check with your pediatrician before using.
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I agree with @clover! I use AmLactin for KP. I've found it cheapest at Costco or Amazon. Definitely check with the doctor. From experience, It can cause increased sun sensitivity.
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@macintosh: @ldh112: @clover: Thanks! We're pretty good about moisturizing, but not exfoliating. Just with a loofah?
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I use a nut scrub for exfoliation but sugar scrubs are nice too. And then super thick lotion! LacHydrin is fine for kids >2 years and up. I actually prefer a thick Body Butter though.
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@MrsSRS: my son has this on the back side of his upper arms and lightly On thighs. I don't know if they just grow out of it or what. Following for treatments for my lo as well.
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@sapphire: thanks! We've been bouncing between Aquaphor and California baby. Maybe I will make a coconut oil sugar scrub.
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A dermatologist once prescribed me a urea cream which worked really well, but I got tired of applying it every day so I didn't bother getting the rx refilled.
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I have pretty bad KP on my arms and legs. I tried Amlactin and it didn't do much for me. I went to see a dermatologist and she prescribed a cream (that was in an aerosol can) that helped tremendously!! It wasn't safe to use while pregnant so I stopped, and the moment I stopped, the bumps came back.
It was also costly, I think $50?
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I have it too (and it got way worse when I was pregnant) and have recently been treating it with coconut oil based on suggestions from the internet. It has definitely been helping. I've only been doing it a few weeks though.
It was also costly, I think $50?
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