Keratosis pilaris & Care

What is Keratosis Pilaris?

Keratosis Pilaris is a skin complication characterized by the appearance of small white color bumps. These bumps resemble chicken skin or a goose bump or like goose flesh. These bumps are found on the backs of the upper arms, thighs, and buttocks areas. The Euroscrub Exfoliating Bath Scrubbers have proven to aid in the alleviation of symptoms of Keratosis Pilaris.

Causes of Keratosis Pilaris

Keratosis Pilaris is harmless, and is not infectious and occasionally itchy. Keratosis Pilaris is not contagious. It is not an infection which is caused by any fungus, bacterium, or virus. It does not spread through any skin contact. This is an inherited skin complication. Keratosis is due to extra accumulation of keratin in the hair follicles.

Treatments for Keratosis Pilaris

As Keratosis Pilaris is hereditary, it cannot be prevented but it can be controlled with an effective exfoliating bath scrubber. There are many types of treatments available for Keratosis Pilaris. The treatment needs to be continuous for an effective control. But Keratosis Pilaris cannot be cured completely. Sometimes, it may also clear spontaneously without any treatment, but this happens only in rare cases.

Keratosis Pilaris is treated with exfoliating scrubbers and medications like using glycolic acid, lactic acid, vitamin A treatments,therapeutic dry oil, immunomodulators, microdermabrasion etc.

General exfoliation with help of quality exfoliating skin products helps in good improvement. Exfoliating products like loofah sponges, body scrubbers can be used for this purpose.

General Tips to be followed while undergoing treatment:

  • Usage of harsh soaps or cleansers should be avoided.

  • Always use mild soaps or gentle body washes.

  • Frequent application of moisturizers will help.

  • Gentle Exfoliation can be done at home using the Euroscrub Skin Care System daily.

  • Excessive dryness of the skin should be avoided.

  • Application of soap less cleansers & frequent skin lubrication is recommended. More care should be taken in winter months.

  • Euroscrub Bath Scrubbers used daily have proven to greatly aid in obtaining smooth silky skin. See Testimonial on this website.

 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
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