Do you ever find yourself doing battle with bumps on your upper arms and thighs that resemble chicken skin bumps? Keratosis Pilaris (often referred t as KP or chicken skin bumps) is totally annoying, very common and can affect your whole body – not just arms and thighs. Caused by excess skin cells around hair follicles, it’s totally harmless, (just unsightly) and can also fluctuate with the seasons. Unfortunately KP is hereditary and is not something that can be cured, but there are some treatments that can help smooth and curb the bumps. Check out these remedies for getting chicken skin bumps under control.
Keratosis Pilaris: Getting Chicken Skin Bumps Under Control
- Vitamin A Treatments – Ask your dermatologist for a prescription strength vitamin a treatment.
- Glycolic Acid – Over the counter alpha hydroxyl acids will do the trick.
- Scrubs and chemical peels – Exfoliation is the name of the game when it comes to smoothing skin.
- Urea – Your dermatologist can recommend a solution that contains the ingredient Urea.
Have you dealt with chicken skin bumps? How do you help keep KP under control?
