Hey everyone. I just came across this site the other day, and was so relieved that finally there is some good useful information on the internet! Especially from people who have to live with this disorder day to day. I'm 17 and I've had KP all my life and can safely say I've tried almost everything to try and fix it or make it 'better.' From microdermabrasion, not washing, expensive creams and lotions, etc etc. But unfortunately, like a lot of other sufferers, haven't found anything that has totally erased the annoying bumps and reddness or that is permanent. So my remedy for this disorder or how I try and cope, because I know it is very hard at times and has led me to depression and even an eating disorder, is the cheapest cure around. I drink lots and lots of water, use a decent moisturizer only at night(one that you can find at any local drugstore that is cheaper than $10 or what those dermatologists prescribed) and I do everything to try and not irritate the bumps even more. So I guess my cure was more than just a 'accept the way you are' method but I stopped givin a f***. Or not as much as before And it worked! I only have reddness on my arms but it has actually gotten better over the years. So the theory that KP goes away as you get older, or after your hormonal stages may be true. Or at least I'm hoping! My brother also had KP but has totally gone away now that he's 20. The KP on my legs is 100% gone, I suggest for women to not shave your upper legs if you have lighter hair and can get away with it. I also have ulerythema ophryogenes but for some reason hair that I've never had before is growing and DID have KP rubra faceii..but my condition is getting a lot better. So I don't know exactly my cure, maybe patience, acceptance, living a healthier lifestyle helped, or maybe it's still there and I just don't notice haha. But I wish you all good luck and find your personal cure that works for you. As for these last bumps, I'm taking Omega 3 supplements with Vitamin A and D. I will keep you updated with my results.

PS- I'm so glad I've found you! Finally, there's more of us out there. I wish we could all just live together in a KP world and hold hands. I don't mean to sound like such an annoying inspirational positive happy person but I really do believe there's hope And with a community of members who are interested, key word interested, and are willing to find out as much information as possible about this disorder will really benefit us all, and we can prove to those 'professionals' who dont know sh*t that KP is more than just a skin disorder.