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Calling out people with Keratosis pilaris ( KP)!

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lookitschloe

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Community member since 09/20/2007

I have KP too, not too bad but definitely there. I used AmLactin for the first time last night. I saw results this morning! Twice a day for sure now. My skin's already smoother, I hope it helps with the scarring too. I bought it at Walgreens. If you're a first-time AmLactin user, I would recommend squeezing out less than your usual amount of lotion for that area because it spreads out more than regular lotion does.

Written on: 07/28/2008 (10:51am)

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lookitschloe

11 posts

Community member since 09/20/2007

lookitschloe wrote:

I have KP too, not too bad but definitely there. I used AmLactin for the first time last night. I saw results this morning! Twice a day for sure now. My skin's already smoother, I hope it helps with the scarring too. I bought it at Walgreens. If you're a first-time AmLactin user, I would recommend squeezing out less than your usual amount of lotion for that area because it spreads out more than regular lotion does.

Ok, update. So I saw the most dramatic results after the first morning (above) and then i kept using it. well, it gave me a whole 'nother skin condition on my left arm and a little on my right arm. i have even rougher skin there where it was smooth before, it feels like sandpaper. 99% of hte KP has gone away (even after a week of not using it) but the sandpapery skin feels really bad. :( i don't know if it's the AmLactin, but I know for sure I got it shortly after using the lotion. Has anyone else had this problem?

Written on: 08/06/2008 (10:27am)

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Community member since 04/27/2008

Here's my three-step treatment:

1) Exfoliate in the shower with a gritty product such as Aveda's Caribbean Therapy Body Scrub or Smoothing Body Polish. DO NOT scrub so hard that you actually aggravate the problem.

2 & 3) Moisturize and treat the area with a product with natural acids such as Kiss My Face Peaches and Cream moisturizer or Aveda's Caribbean Therapy Body Creme. I add 3-5 drops of Aveda's Balancing Infusion for Oily Skin/Acne. This contains salicylic acid which helps clean the clogged pores of the affected area (on me, it's my upper arms). Personally, I love the scent of the oil, but some might find it too "earthy" or strong. I actually get a lot of compliments on the scent by men.

3.5) Moisturize some more!

Additionally, I have stopped using my old body bar and use Kiss My Face's tea tree and olive oil bath bar. It's all natural and my skin is so much less dry.

Written on: 08/07/2008 (12:42am)