Chicken skin (keratosis pilaris)

[_sophie_]

I have keratosis pilaris and am determined to get the appearance of it down as it's really been bothering me lately. Especially for summer, i want to wear vest tops and not feel self concious about my arms and chest, even my legs when wearing shorts. What are the best treatments for this where i will see and feel a difference? One that i don't have to ship over from america, and preferably one that is a god price. I did some research and the main things are moisturisers but will this really work? Here are a few i found, if you have any advice on them or other products please let me know because right now i hate my skin!!!
AmLactin, Derma Doctor KP Duty, Lac Hydrin??

[hc4361]

Do you know anybody else with it?
It is remarkably common with up to 80% of people experiencing it during their lifetime, but it really is not noticeable to other people as you think it is.
You will probably find it spontaneously improves during the sunnier weather, especially if you keep your arms uncovered (no need for sunburn though).
You may find this useful.

There is no cure but the British Association of Dermatologists recommends the following:

Avoid excessive dryness of the skin but emollients and moisturisers are of limited value. That is not to say that they have no value.
Creams with salicylic acid, lactic acid or urea may be of value.
Expensive cosmetic or vitamin creams are not helpful.
An abrasive pad may be helpful.
Take tepid showers rather than hot baths.

Calcipotriol is not of value.

The best thing you can do is forget about it and enjoy your summer. Nobody else will notice.

[nonomaybe]

Plenty of sun is a good palliative as there appears to be no cure. It tends to look worse during cold weather becoming less noticeable as it gets warmer. Milk baths(lactic acid) may help, creams containing tretinoin are reckoned to be the more effective but they tend to be quite expensive. Exzema treatments have also been known to work. Another is coconut oil, applied in the shower. It may take a while to notice any improvement after starting treatment, by the same token the condition will revert on stopping the treatment.

[bushbaby_de]

I suffered from this quite badly,. Then I bought a body brush that I use on dry skin before I shower, as well as a shower scrunchie that I use shower gel on and use in the shower, then moisturise when I get out. I do this every day and its gone now.