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Welcome to the KP Community!

Keratosis Pilaris is a very common genetic follicular disorder manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin. Primarily, it appears on the back and outer sides of the upper arms, but can also occur on thighs and buttocks or any body part except palms or soles.

An excess of the protein known as Keratin, accumulates within the hair follicles forming numerous tiny rough bumps on the skin. Sometimes, these bumps can become irritated causing the follicles to redden excessively. KPR

KP is often misdiagnosed and treated as acne. Most types are more evident during teen years.

It can also appear after pregnancy or at any stage of life.

KP Variants include:

  • Keratosis Pilaris Rubra (KPR)
  • Keratosis Pilaris Alba (KPA)
  • Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii (KPRF)
  • Ulerythema Ophryogenes (UO)
  • Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans Faciei (KPAF)
  • Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans (KFSD)

>> Click here to learn more about KP variations and take a look at some images.

Treatments:

There is currently no known cure for Keratosis Pilaris (KP); however, there are effective treatments available in our forums.

Some of the most popular treatments discussed in our forums are:

Exfoliation

Oil Pulling

Diet Changes due to Food Sensitivity

Seabuckthorn Oil -Demodex Parasite

Omega 3's-6's Supplements & Fatty Acids

Moderate Sun Tanning

Candida Diet

Evening Primrose Oil (KPRF)

Laser Treatments (KPRF)

Commercial Products that have worked:

Some of our members have shared with us their success with some commercial products. Here is a brief list of some of them:

>> Click here to read: Commercial Products that have worked.

>> Click here to read: "What Works For You" Success Stories - Products and Remedies.

Topical Products for Keratosis Pilaris:

Click on the images to learn more and to visit their respective websites.

 

Avon Moisture Therapy Skin Bump Minimizer

Amlactin 12% Moisturizing Lotion

 


KP DUTY REGIMEN DUO
 
DERMAdoctor KP Duty Dermatologist with Chemical + Physical Medi-Exfoliation
   
Glytone Keratosis Pilaris 3 Piece Kit LacHydrin Moisturizing Lotion with AHA

 

Self Tanners:

 
St. Tropez Auto-Bronzante Lotion Peter Thomas Roth Natural Looking Self-Tanner

 

Oil for Oil Pulling:

 
EMERALD LABS EMERALD ORGANIC COCONUT OIL

 

Omega 3 Supplements:

 

Enteric Coated Omega 3 1000 MG Fish Oil Softgels, By Natures Bounty

Flaxseed Oil, 1000mg, Softgels, by Natural Wealth

for kids

for diabetics

Dr. Sears Brainy Kidz Go Fish Omega-3 Soft Chews for Childrens

Alpha betic Omega-3 EPA Plus DHA Fish Oil Softgels, for Diabetic Health

Product Reviews:

The Product Reviews Area is specially designed to let our members:

  • Add products and review them.
  • Rate other's reviews.
  • Share your own opinions.
  • Be alerted to new reviews on a product.
  • Compare products before you buy.

>> Click here to visit the Product Review Area.

Something you must read:

Keratosis Pilaris can be divided into two categories:

  1. Moderate: Bumps are scattered and with no or very little irritation.
  2. Severe: Include large areas with almost no smooth skin at all. The affected area is always covered by bumps and in the majority of the cases it is very irritated.

Many people manifest moderate cases of KP and sometimes they can live a whole life without even noticing or caring about their condition. KP seems not to affect their everyday lives.

When KP is severe it can definitely have a negative effect on the emotions. This is why it is very important for you and your relatives to understand this skin condition. We have created this community for the benefit of us all. Here we can relate with others who suffer the same as we do.

It is normal that sometimes you feel frustrated, insecure, desperate, angry and sometimes sad, but it is not normal that you always feel depressed. We encourage our members to talk about themselves, how they feel and how they cope, it is very healthy to share your feelings and let them escape your mind.

Not many people have the ability to realize if they are under depression or not, and maybe we can open your eyes and let you now that is time to see your doctor and talk about it. Depression is a very real and serious condition that needs to be treated by a health professional. Some of us have been there, and we just want to let you know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

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The Keratosis Pilaris.org Community has created many sections for our members to gather and share their thoughts.

In order to participate in some of our support sections, you'll need to register by clicking on the image at the left.

It's easy and free!

Complete the registration information and immediatelly you'll receive a notification in your email which automatically activates your account. If you don'r receive it, please use the Contact Us form, so we can personally help you out.

Registrate haciendo click en la imagen violeta y verde de arriba e inmediatamente recibiras una notificacion a tu email que activara tu cuenta automaticamente. Si no la recibes, por favor utiliza la forma que dice Contact Us y te brindaremos ayuda personalizada.

 

Support Areas:

  • Chatbox and Forums: The Chit Chat is for small talk only. At the forums you can find all the information you need to know about your KP skin condition and ask others about their regimens.

 

  • Image Gallery: Visit our gallery to see what KP looks like, and also take a look at other KP variations.

 

  • Facebook Group: Join us at the Keratosis Pilaris Community Group on Facebook.com

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  • Myspace Group: Join us at the Keratosis Pilaris Community Group on Myspace.com

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  • KeratosisPilaris.org Groups: Join several groups created by our community members.

>> Click here to join a group

  • Blogs: Read Bunnyday's Blogs about KP Findings and News. Also here you'll find other member's blogs.
  • Videos: Upload your youtube video or any other video that contains your own KP regimen or any other information that you would like to share with our community.
  • Comunidad en Espanol: Visita la mas grande comunidad hispana de Queratosis Pilaris en el Internet. Aqui podras aprender sobre esta condicion de la piel y como tratarla eficazmente. Ademas puedes formular tus preguntas y contestarle a otros que necesiten de tu ayuda.

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Sharing your Story or as we say: "Creating Awareness"

The majority of people come to our website because they "googled" or searched on the internet for an answer to their symptoms, such as: bumps on the back of my arms, acne on the buttocks, etc... Then they began to learn many things about Keratosis Plaris and say: "OMG, I have the same thing!", and something wonderful happens: You realize that you are not alone and you know that there's a place for you here!

Many of you have experienced lack of knowledge, tact and ignorance from people with normal skin. They don't understand what we have, what we are going through or if this condition is contagious or not. Yes, there are people who believe in the myth that the Keratosis Pilaris condition is contagious and represents poor hygiene.

You know what? This is our fault. Why? We need to talk...I know it's difficult sometimes and we prefer to invent any excuse or simply ignore them, but we need to create awareness and let the world know the thruth behind our skin condition.

With this in mind, we encourage our community members to create awareness about the Keratosis Pilaris Skin Condition whenever they can. KP is not a disease - it is a condition.

People need to learn about Keratosis Pilaris so they can better understand what we are going through. When they look around, they may see that someone in their family has it too, as it is very common.

Our goal is to reach more people everyday and let our voice be heard!

As a strong group, our voice can be heard by researchers and hopefully more studies on KP can be made each day.

How to create awareness?

Everyone Can Be an Agent of Change...

  • Help us by writing articles, threads, blogs and publications that address issues of the KP Community on other websites.

How?

Express yourself and open up when writing. Be honest and tell your audience what KP is, how you cope with it, or simply share our link.

You can copy and paste it: http://www.keratosispilaris.org/

  • Share your story with your relatives and friends, they will listen...but first, read our forums and learn the thruth about the KP condition.

We are very serious about KP and about spreading the word in the most accurate way. A step in the right direction, even if a small step, brings us closer to our goal.

All of us deserve to experience the fullness of a life lived without boundaries, a life with beautiful and healthy skin, no makeup at all, sleeveless shirts and short shorts!

So, whenever you raise your voice, make sure you speak the truth. Voicing the Right Words Makes a Difference that We Can All Hear.

Want to help us with translations?

In order for our community to expand and reach more people around the world, and continue our awareness journey, we need to translate some of our content.

If you are interested in voluntarily translating brief topics or conversations, please contact us to let us know. We will gladly send you the information that we need to be translated and give you credit as one of Our Contributing Members.

Your profile will show a rank of Contributing Member instead of Registered Member.

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FAQ

Q: Does KP have a cure?

A: No, there is no known cure, but many different treatments, both topical (on the skin) and systemic (throughout the body), can help diminsh and clear KP. The unknown nature of KP makes treatment challenging for many people. No single treatment works for everyone, but something will work for most people.

Q: Is KP hereditary?

A: Keratosis Pilaris is inherited as an autosomal dominant gene.

Q: Is KP contagious?

A: No. It is not something you can "catch" or "pass on". People with keratosis Pilaris pose no threat to the health or safety of others.

Q: Is there any Research being done?

A: Currently, there is very little research being done on what the causes of Keratosis Pilaris are or what factors trigger the condition.

There was a study directed by the Rush University Medical Center, Department of Dermatology in Chicago. They were trying to have a clinical trial on three topical prescription creams commonly used in dermatology to treat keratosis pilaris. They haven't reported their findings yet.

Visit our Research thread here: KP Research Collection

Other than that there's no information on any research being done for KP, however, you can help by signing the Online Petition.

>>Click here to Read & Sign the KP Research Online Petition Now!

Q: How is KP diagnosed?

A: The physician or other health care provider, usually your dermatologist, examines the affected areas just by taking a look. No special blood tests or diagnostic tools exist to diagnose Keratosis Pilaris. Sometimes many of us get wrong diagnosis, mainly because of the lack of awareness even among the medical community.

Q: Is KP going to vanish with age?

A: We don't know. Every person is unique and special, so it is every case. Some of our members develop the condition when teenagers and it vanishes with time. Others develop the condition when pregnant or after pregnancy. Other people develop their condition after their 40's.

Q: What treatment should I try first?

A: It is hard to predict what will work for a particular individual or what you should try first; however, it is important to be open-minded and willing to try some of the treatments available to find the one that will work for you. People often need to try out different treatments before they find one that works for them.

Q: How long should I stick with a treatment to know if it's working?

A: We always suggest being consistent with a product for at least 2 months to see best results. Following directions or instructions on the label or package is definitely important.

Q: How to diminish facial redness?

A: There are some treatments that help with the redness, please read our collection of threads on this topic: Collection of success posts for: Reducing redness

Q: Are there any products available to treat KP in children?

A: Yes, there are some treatments available for children; some of them are safe, others aren't. In order to select the best treatment, we encourage you to read carefully our forum and our warnings. Ask other members before trying a product on your child. Some parents can tell you their experiences.

Important Note: There are products available on the market that are said to be specially for kids, but they are not FDA approved and contain acids. Products containing acids like AHA's and BHA's like glycolic, malic, lactic, salicylic acid among others, should be avoided on babies and children. Exfoliation should also be avoided on babies and children up to 12 years old.

>> Click here to learn more: Parent's Corner Forum.

 

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