I'm new to this message board, which by the way is a wonderful idea, and my KP kicked in after I gave birth a little over a year ago. I have the bumps on my arms and the upper legs. The ones on my legs are just scarred spots now -no raised bumps. But the KP on my arms are bumpy and very red. I have used Glytone body wash (Dried up my elbows really bad), Amlactin (Didn't do much), sulfur soap (which has helped a lot) and lastly Lacticare prescription (It has also helped) but I really want something to take the redness away.

I read some old archives about mixing lotion (ie. Amlactin or Curel) with Salicyic Acid (Wart remover??) What is that about? Also- I'm kind of confused as to why giving birth brough out this condition?

If you read this, please reply with what you've used and how it has worked for you -please.

My determatologist is a ditz and really can't provide me with much info. I know you have to work your way out - but I really need some advice on what to use for redness removal.

I'm sorry this is so long but I need help. I'm so ashamed of these damn bumps.

Please help this newly "infected" mommy.
Lily

Lily,
I'd always had some bumps on my arms but they didn't bother me and I had no idea what they were. 6 months after giving birth, I now have red bumps all over my legs and some on my forearms. My dermatologist said KP often comes out post pregnancy but didn't say why - I wonder if it is hormonal. Are you breastfeeding?

The sulphur soap has worked a bit for me, but I try not to exfoliate too roughly or it seems to not work as well. I follow the soap with AmLActin 12% on one leg and Lach-hydrin on the other. The Am Lactin definitely keeps the moisture in my skin longer, I've noticed a bit of a difference but not nearly as much as I'd hoped - it's almost been a month of use now.

I used the Soul Owner as an experiment but found it didn't work as well. I also used Dove Nutrium Wash for a more pleasant shower experience (followed by the sulphur soap) but not sure I've really found that helping the red bumps much.

Let me know if you find something that works - it is horrible having to deal with all this in the wake of new motherhood as well! GOOD LUCK.

Hello. No - I never breastfed. I know this may be a little weird, but I shaved one arm (upper) and it seems to be better than the other hairy arm.

Yeah - its tough. My son has some kp on his cheeks too. His DR. gave me some Elidel samples but I haven't really used it too much on him. I don't want anything to get in his eyes. I try to put it on before bed - when I remember. - hardly ever.

I will keep everyone informed of anything that works for me.

Thank you for the information.

Lily

I've been thinking about shaving my arms too, just because the hairs on my arm are all crazy- really thin and they all go different directions, thank god they're fairly colorless. I'm sure the shaving helps as part of the exfoliation process. I just haven't done it yet because I'm afraid of stubbies and the hair growing back thicker and darker. Don't know if arm hair is like that though. Any suggestions?

Well - I didn't have much hair on the upper arms that I shaved. They have grown back normally.

My derm. said that getting lazer hair removal may work but will only be a temp.fix.

But what does she know anyway.

I'm so glad that I have people to chat with about our condition.

Thanks-
Lily