Keratosis pilaris? what are some treatments and facts? do i need to contact a dermatologist?

i have keratosis pilaris and its a pain. im embarrased by it in school people ask what it is im like its a skin condition. it is starting to get worse and itchy. thanks in advance!!!!!!!Keratosis pilaris? what are some treatments and facts? do i need to contact a dermatologist?
I would go see a derm about it but before you go, you can check out www.acne.org and see if they have a solution which might be cheaper. I would say number one thing you should be doing for your skin is wearing sun screen on a daily basis for it to heal





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www.acne.org and do a board search to see if other members have any good product recommendations to fix it before visiting the derm. sometimes they have a cheaper home solution that you can use.Keratosis pilaris? what are some treatments and facts? do i need to contact a dermatologist?
I wouldn't contact a dermatologist. It's not a big deal; bunches of people have it, it's really very common.


Try tanning - it helps a lot to reduce the appearance of it.


Or try a cream called Retin-A (or any cream with Vitamin A in it).


Try not to be too self-conscious. %26lt;3.
Treatments are ususally a prescription cream that you just rub on during the day or before bed. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Yes, I would go see a dermatologist if I were you.