If you have tiny white or slightly red bumps on your upper arms or thighs, you may be among the 40% of the population that has a condition known as keratosis pilaris. It is so common, that if you do not have it, chances are that someone you know does!<\/p>\n
Keratosis pilaris, referred to as KP for short is a benign condition in which keratin, a protein in the skin, forms hard plugs within the hair follicles. KP may appear similar to “goose bumps” and often has a “sandpaper” feel. It runs in families and is more common in children and adolescents. Keratosis Pilaris usually worsens in winter months due to lower humidity. Again, although harmless, some may find it cosmetically unappealing.<\/p>\n
Treatment is geared at mild exfoliation and added moisturization which can diminish the bumps but is not a cure. Skinfo <\/a>carries a host of products aimed at such treatment. These include: Skinfo Glycolic Urea Cream<\/a>, Glytone Mild Gel Wash<\/a>, Glytone Exfoliating Body Wash<\/a>, Epionce Lytic Tx<\/a>, and more. These products may be used in combination with Skinfo Soothing Cream<\/a> for best effect if much redness is present. A Body Brush or PMD Cleansing Device<\/a> also helps to exfoliate the dry bumps gently as well as increase the penetration of these ingredients.<\/p>\n