Have you been wondering how you can treat keratosis pilaris?
If you have, this blog post will teach you 10 things that you can do for effective keratosis pilaris treatment. From dermatological procedures to prescription medications and skincare products, we have covered the best for you.
Keratosis Pilaris Causes
Keratosis pilaris, which is also known as KP or chicken skin or strawberry skin, affects the skin on the arms, back, legs, thighs, face and other parts of the body.
The cause of keratosis pilaris is not known.
However it is thought to develop due to a genetic mutation which results in excessive keratin plugging of the openings of the hair follicles.
Keratosis pilaris is also associated with other diseases like atopic dermatitis or eczema, ichthyosis vulgaris, keratosis pilaris atrophicans and erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli.
Some medications like vemurafenib (Zelboraf) can also trigger strawberry skin.
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How To Treat Keratosis Pilaris:
Get Microdermabrasion Done
Microdermabrasion is a procedure which uses a device to painlessly remove the dead cells on the surface of the skin. This smoothens the rough patches and results in more even textured skin. Microdermabrasion also boosts blood circulation in the skin which enhances the delivery of nutrients to the skin. This makes microdermabrasion very effective for treating keratosis pilaris on any part of the body.
We offer microdermabrasion for keratosis pilaris treatment at our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Clinic which is located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new clients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
It is important to note that the most effective treatment for keratosis pilaris is combining monthly microdermabrasion at Almasi Skincare with applying Amlactin KP Bumps Be Gone twice a day because the microdermabrasion remove the dead skin cells which unplugs the pores and enhances the absorption of the keratosis treatment skincare products. This combination makes strawberry legs go away in 3 months.
It costs Ksh 18,000 to treat keratosis pilaris with microdermabrasion since 3 monthly sessions are required and each session costs Ksh 6,000.
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How To Treat Keratosis Pilaris:
Get a Chemical Peel Done
A chemical peel is a procedure in which a special solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layer of dead cells by loosening the glue that holds them together. This helps smoothen the skin. It also leaves the skin softer and with a more youthful glow. Chemical peels also help skin care products penetrate the skin better.
We offer chemical peels for keratosis pilaris treatment at our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Clinic which is located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new clients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
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How To Treat Keratosis Pilaris:
Get Prescription Medications
Studies have shown that applying certain prescription medications increases the rate of shedding of the dead skin cells which smoothens the KP patches. Our Doctor can prescribe these medications for keratosis pilaris. They can also prescribe the medications for treating itchy keratosis pilaris.
Our Doctor can also evaluate you to determine whether the keratosis pilaris is caused by conditions like atopic dermatitis, ichthyosis vulgaris, keratosis pilaris atrophicans and erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli.
Consult our Doctor in our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Clinic which is located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new clients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
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How To Treat Keratosis Pilaris:
Use Skincare Products with Lactic Acid
Lactic acid gently exfoliates the skin and removes the dead cells on its surface. This softens and smoothens the skin. It also hydrates the skin. We recommend Amlactin KP Bumps Be Gone and The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5%.
Amlactin KP Bumps Be Gone
Amlactin KP Bumps Be Gone is the best cream for Keratosis Pilaris because it contains 15% lactic acid. This keratosis pilaris cream should be applied twice a day. The best treatment for chicken skin or strawberry skin is combining twice daily application of Amlactin KP Bumps Be Gone with monthly microdermabrasion at Almasi Skincare.
The price in Kenya for Amlactin KP Bumps Be Gone is Ksh 4000.
Amlactin KP Bumps Be Gone can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/ worldwide.
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The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5%
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% contains lactic acid to gently exfoliate the skin and hydrate it. It also contains hyaluronic acid to further hydrate the skin. The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% is used for face keratosis pilaris treatment. It should be applied at night before a moisturizer like Cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion.
To order this product, chat on WhatsApp +254 721 963 156
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How To Treat Keratosis Pilaris:
Use Skincare Products with Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid removes the dead cells on the skin’s surface and this clears the keratin plugs. We recommend skincare Cerave SA Smoothing Cream.
Cerave SA Smoothing Cream
Cerave SA Smoothing Cream is a Cerave product that is good for keratosis pilaris on the arms, thighs, back and other parts of the body because it contains salicylic acid, urea and essential ceramides. It should be applied after cleansing the skin.
The price in Kenya for Cerave SA Smoothing Cream is Ksh 3500.
Cerave SA Smoothing Cream can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/ worldwide.
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How To Treat Keratosis Pilaris:
Use Skincare Products with Urea
Urea exfoliates the skin and removes the dead cells on the surface of the skin. This clears keratosis pilaris and softens the skin it. It also hydrates the skin and improves its moisture retention. For the body we recommend Ebanel 40% Urea Cream and Cerave SA Smoothing Cream.
Ebanel 40% Urea Cream
Ebanel 40% Urea Cream is the best cream for rough, thick, dry, and cracked skin on the body because it contains 40% urea and 2% salicylic acid. It also contains tea tree oil, coconut oil, green tea and aloe.
To order this product, chat on WhatsApp +254 721 963 156
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Cerave SA Smoothing Cream
Cerave SA Smoothing Cream is one of the best creams for chicken skin because it contains salicylic acid, urea and essential ceramides. This FP treatment cream should be used twice a day – in the morning and evening.
The price in Kenya for Cerave SA Smoothing Cream is Ksh 3500.
Cerave SA Smoothing Cream can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/ worldwide.
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How To Treat Keratosis Pilaris:
Use Skincare Products with Retinol
Retinol softens the rough patches by speeding up the cell’s turnover process which exfoliates the skin. It also prevents plugging of the pores. For the face we recommend Neutrogena Retinol Moisturizer and Cerave Skin Renewing Retinol Serum. For the body we recommend Advanced Clinicals Retinol Firming Cream.
Neutrogena Retinol Moisturizer
Neutrogena Retinol Moisturizer contains retinol which exfoliates the skin.
The price in Kenya of Neutrogena Retinol Moisturizer is Ksh 5000.
Neutrogena Retinol Moisturizer can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Cerave Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
Cerave Skin Renewing Retinol Serum contains retinol which exfoliates the skin.
The price in Kenya of Cerave Skin Renewing Retinol Serum is Ksh 4000.
Cerave Skin Renewing Retinol Serum can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Advanced Clinicals Retinol Firming Cream
Advanced Clinicals Retinol Firming Cream contains retinol which exfoliates the skin and prevents plugging of the pores..
The price in Kenya of Advanced Clinicals Retinol Firming Cream is Ksh 3500.
Advanced Clinicals Retinol Firming Cream can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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How To Treat Keratosis Pilaris:
Use Body Scrubs
Body scrubs physically remove the dead cells on the surface of the skin and leave the skin soft and smooth. We recommend Dove Body Scrub.
Dove Body Scrub
Dove Body Scrub contains brown sugar and coconut butter. It exfoliates the skin and nourishes it.
To order this product, chat on WhatsApp +254 721 963 156
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How To Treat Keratosis Pilaris:
Use Moisturizing Cleansers
Use cleansers that do not dry the skin as they cleanse. For the face we recommend Cerave Hydrating Cleanser. For the body we recommend Dove Soap.
Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser is one of the best non-drying cleansers for the face because it contains hyaluronic acid to hydrate while it cleanses.
The price in Kenya for Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser is Ksh 3000.
Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/ worldwide.
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Dove Soap
Dove Soap is one of the best non-drying cleansers for the body because it contains 1/4 moisturizing cream.
The price in Kenya for Dove Soap is Ksh 400.
Dove Soap can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/ worldwide.
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How To Treat Keratosis Pilaris:
Use Moisturizers With Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid hydrates the skin which softens and smoothens it. We recommend Cerave Moisturizing Cream and Advanced Clinicals Hyaluronic Acid Body Cream. To get rid of keratosis pilaris these hydrating moisturizers should be applied after the aforementioned KP treatment creams with lactic acid, salicylic acid or urea.
Cerave Moisturizing Cream
Cerave Moisturizing Cream is one of the best moisturizers for dry, rough skin on the face and body because it contains hyaluronic acid and essential ceramides. Cerave Moisturizing Cream can also be used on babies with rough skin.
The price in Kenya for Cerave Moisturizing Cream is Ksh 3000.
Cerave Moisturizing Cream can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/ worldwide.
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Advanced Clinicals Hyaluronic Acid Body Cream
Advanced Clinicals Hyaluronic Acid Body Cream is one of the best moisturizers for rough skin on body caused by dry skin because it contains hyaluronic acid, shea butter, vitamin E and coconut oil.
To order this product, chat on WhatsApp +254 721 963 156
Share with us in the comment section the things you do to treat keratosis pilaris.