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[Sweeney]

You're really enjoying that acronym tag, aren't you?

I used to use it ages ago, I recently rediscovered my love for it

[Trichomes]

I have KP. Unfortunately I also have OCD. Did you know if you squeeze the bumps, little balls of keratin pop out? Fun huh. I can't stand to have a bump on my skin, I must squeeze it. KP is an OCD person's nightmare.

I have tried a multitude of different creams and lotions and exfoliation (which is actually the worst thing to do in my experience, they just come back even worse when you exfoliate). But when it all comes down to it, if I want smooth arms (relatively speaking, smooth for me anyway) for like a night out or something and I don't want to look like a witch barfed on my skin, I just have to force myself to leave them alone for several days. The only thing I have found that makes them any better is doing NOTHING (except perhaps a little moisturizer). No loofahs in the shower, no crazy expensive creams and NO PICKING

ETA: I don't know where the ingrown hairs thing has come from, KP is not due to or resultant in ingrown hairs. It's from your skin creating an excess of keratin that gets stuck under your skin. I know [what you're about to say] that hair is made of keratin but this is not the same.

I have KP (and probably OCD) as well, and I also squeeze the keratin out of the hair follicles on my legs. It's strangely satisfying, but it leaves my skin looking red and bumpy instead of just bumpy, so I try to avoid doing it if I can. Whenever my legs are exposed, I still find myself picking at my skin. I have KP on the backs of my arms too, but I've always been extremely self conscious of the bumps on my legs.

[elkid27]

I found three treatments mentioned although not a whole lot of data is available in general. Theyve done studies on a type of long pulse laser therapy which they saw success with and then another study comparing 0.1% Tacrolimus, and Aquaphor. The study said both those two treatments were equally effective and equally tolerated. Didnt happen to say how effective in the abstract and my school doesnt subscribe to the library that published the article.

[Rainie]

I don't have it (I've realized a while ago that I'm incredibly lucky skin-wise), although my sister does along with a few friends of mine. (It's a very common skin condition though so you shouldn't worry too much about it o: ~)

Those fools couldn't even identify what those bumps were >_____>

What type of "medical professional" did you see~?
Like redlion said, you should see a dermatologist given that this would be their area of expertise rather than a doctor's

...KP is not due to or resultant in ingrown hairs.

^
A result of excess keratin forming around/within hair follicles (which is why the condition is called Keratosis Pilaris)

(&From what I've heard, it usually is also found in people who don't have enough vitamin A and/or have dry skin)

I'm not a professional though (I just turned 16 yesterday, what do you expect ~?), so I can't necessarily tell you what to do, although as mentioned before, a dermatologist would probably know more about it and if you really want to get rid of it you should probably see one
(Some treatments will work, it's just that it's different for every person)

[luvsmyncis]

I have KP (and probably OCD) as well, and I also squeeze the keratin out of the hair follicles on my legs. It's strangely satisfying, but it leaves my skin looking red and bumpy instead of just bumpy, so I try to avoid doing it if I can. Whenever my legs are exposed, I still find myself picking at my skin. I have KP on the backs of my arms too, but I've always been extremely self conscious of the bumps on my legs.

I feel like I could have a job sitting next to a person like you and when you start picking at your bumps, it'll be my duty to slap your hand and make you painfully aware someone is creepily watching you pick at your hair follicles. I wonder if there'd be a market for something like that. I could also assist thumb-suckers and nose-pickers. *dreams*

[Inver]

I feel like I could have a job sitting next to a person like you and when you start picking at your bumps, it'll be my duty to slap your hand and make you painfully aware someone is creepily watching you pick at your hair follicles. I wonder if there'd be a market for something like that. I could also assist thumb-suckers and nose-pickers. *dreams*

Can I hire you to slap food out of my hands? I need a new diet.

[Nymh]

I feel like I could have a job sitting next to a person like you and when you start picking at your bumps, it'll be my duty to slap your hand and make you painfully aware someone is creepily watching you pick at your hair follicles. I wonder if there'd be a market for something like that. I could also assist thumb-suckers and nose-pickers. *dreams*

You know, this is actually a valid point. When I am on cam I don't pick at my bumps at all because I know people are watching. Maybe if we all weren't computer nerds who spend most of our time alone this wouldn't be a problem

[Dolly]

I have it on my upper arms its ssssoo annoying basically in the shower I scrub the shit outta them to the point they almost bleed and then they go away for about 2-3weeks.. but then they come back

Edited by Dolly, 09 February 2012 - 10:13 PM.

[ilovepolkadots]

You're really enjoying that acronym tag, aren't you?

saweet
i have been wanting to acronym forever O.O






anywho
i used to have these on my arms a wee bit
and really i just hydrated better and started using this after i showered :3!

Edited by ilovepolkadots, 10 February 2012 - 08:07 AM.

[Venusinfurs]

I have this too!! It goes away for a year or so sometimes. Wearing tight/nylon clothes seems to make it worse, also shite shaving job Had it really bad up until the age of about 13, now it's just occasional and not too bad. Long hot baths then exfoliating helps.

[TamerVirus]

So thats what it is? I get it on my elbows and legs and its very annoying.