Originally posted by Nicole
Hello everyone. First, can i just thank mel for setting up this site 4 all who suffer from this embarrassing disease. Im 16 and ive had
KP since i was about 11 on the side and back of my upper arms. I VERY rarely wear short sleeved tops becoz people used to ask what is "wrong" with my arms. I actually feel like im contaminated. I want 2 slice off the top layer of my skin with a knife! I wish i had beautiful clear skin like my friends. My sister has
KP too, so i dont feel completely alone and since finding this site iv felt comforted 2 know that
KP is actually quite common. Someone suggested a chat room for
KP sufferers a while ago and i think this would be good so we can offer each other support because it really does effect my confidence. I live in England and would not be able 2 get hold of any of the products that are reccomended on this site apart from the Dove and Neutrogena products. However, i looked for these in more than one chemist and have not been able 2 find the specific "Dove Nutrium Wash" nor the "Nutrogena Multi Vitamin Acne Cream" anywhere. I was very disappointed with this because i thought id found the answer. Im sure that there is a cure though and am determined to find it. Dermatologists and Doctors should research this more becoz, ok, it isnt a life threatening disease, but it certainly threatens my self esteem. Why should I have to wear long sleeved tops in summer and worry about wot guys think when they feel my rough skin? Why should anyone? I know i have 2 try and accept my
KP, but its so difficult. Im glad i can talk 2 you all becoz u all understand my pain. I pray that we will soon find a cure for this and feel as beautiful as we deserve to feel.
Best of luck 2 u all, dont give up,
Nicole xxx
09-21-2002, 01:00 AM
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