Any Treatment For Ketosis Pilaris ?
Keratosis pilaris is medically harmless, but many individuals may seek treatment as the condition can cause emotional distress.
Topical creams and lotions are currently the most commonly used treatment for keratosis pilaris, specifically those consisting of moisturizing or keratolytic treatments, including urea, lactic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, vitamin D, or topical retinoids such as tretinoin.
Corticosteroid creams can also be used as a treatment for KP. Improvement of the skin often takes months and the bumps are likely to return. Limiting time in the shower and using gentle exfoliation to unplug pores can help. Many products are available that apply exfoliation and alpha or beta hydroxy acids.
Some cases of keratosis pilaris have been successfully treated with laser therapy, which involves passing intense bursts of light into targeted areas of the skin.[medical citation needed] Depending on the body's response to the treatment, multiple sessions over the course of a few months may be necessary.
