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here's several things for curing kp Make sure you eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. Make sure you have enough vitamin C make use of herbs which cleanse the body such as dandelion Use herbs with infection fighting properties eg dandelion root and burdock and others including huang qi (I discovered these and the reasons they work on Keelee remedy system site )
I'm a big fan of Paula's Choice as my skin changed after pregnancy. They're changing the name of the Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA into 2% Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant if anyone is struggling to find it.
Ms .ReneS I tried like that for 2 days and then realised this is after shower treatment as It says apply to clean skin. So I guess that’s mean after shower. And no need to wash it off. It’s a creamy texture but turns to water when applying.
Dr. Rattan, is a god send for women of colour. I didn’t know I had this. It’s on my elbows, thighs, buttocks and spreading, it’s horrible. Mine has got worse and I’m now in my 50’s. Going to try this and see if it helps. Thank you.
As always, thank you so much for doing these videos. This is a godsend for people of color. I would really appreciate if you would do a video on the proper way of layering products (especially acids, serums, etc.) and what not to layer together. Also, as a person of color (specifically a black male), I would also appreciate if you would do a video for men who suffer with ingrown hairs, razor bumps and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation from shaving. Thanks!
Hi Dr V, I’m using CeraVe SA smoothing cleanser and SA smoothing cream for KP. So far the result is good. What do think of this product and is it suitable for skin of colour? I used with with l'occitance almond shower oils? will you recommend that?
I use Ameliorate lotion! Even though I can't stand the smell, it really works! I've found that letting the lotion absorb into my skin, then topping that with baby oil helps with the acidic smell.
I actually used a diluted form of apple cider vinegar that helped quite a bit on the KP on my upper arms!! I applied it with a cottom ball and left it for a few minutes and then put cerave moisturizer on top to keep my skin from drying :)
I've had KP since I can remember. Only over the last month have I gotten serious about trying to improve my skin because I have it on my legs , arms, and it also appears to be signs of it on my stomach. Non of it itches for me. It's just an eye sore. I've been working on it for about a month and omg 😱 my skin feels sooooo much better. I'm even a little excited for my man to touch my legs now ...before I really didn't want him to. Some of what I do goes against Dr. Vs recommendations BUT This is what I personally am doing and will adjust if necessary. - I use cerave salicylic acid bar soap ( it does have physical exfoliants) if you decide to put the bar directly on the skin . I wash with this about twice a week . ( There's a liquid version of the S.A. soap as well but I haven't tried that one). The other days I used cerave moisturizing bar soap as to not dry out my skin. - I mosturize EVERYDAY with CeraVe moisturizer that's in the tub ...applying to damp skin. I often seal that in with a little jojoba oil ... Plus I also like a little shine on my dark skin. -Most recently I've decided to add Amlactin cream moisturizer in the tub to my routine. (The one with 15% lactic acid) . Which is a leave on moisturizing exfoliant. I've been using that 2-3 times a week. Heads up this stuff can kinda stink ...but the reviews justified me trying it ...so the verdict is still out on this one. But so far it hasn't irritated my skin. Lastly I have STOPPED shaving my legs and have gone completely to cream hair removers because I've found that shaving only irritated and knicked my KP making it waaaaay worse. So far these things have made an incredible difference! My skin feels soooo smooth . Still needs work but I swear it's like night and day . You can still see the little dots and what not but you definitely can not really feel them much any more. Good luck with your skin journey beautiful people 💖 And thanks Dr. V for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us.
I’ve found great relief with using azelaic acid 20% and Tretinoin for the KP on my face (cheeks) - starting seeing a noticeable change in my skin and skin texture after about a year
The thing that has helped me improve the appearance of my kp is the neutrogena body clear salicylic body wash. It has 2% salicylic acid in it. That followed up by the FAB moisturiser
I use this and it has been working in got mine at Walmart and the grapefruit one on amazon canada. I prefer the original one instead just for the scent.
@@JAHIDxJD hey. I no longer use it because I’ve found a better alternative. I now use the ordinary glycolic acid solution+ a thick moisturiser. I also really like using the cerave SA lotion. These two products have been game changers for me. That being said, you can most definitely use the salicylic acid wash in the shower alongside the products I mentioned. I got mine from Walmart/target
Hey guys just wanted to say that Olive oil as a moisturiser straight after the shower has worked well for me. I believe natural products will always be better. I also stopped taking boiling hot showers which would dry my skin badly. Luke warm showers are better, and cold showers are the best (but i cant handle those loool)
I’ve used CeraVe SA smoothing cleanser and SA smoothing cream. It’s really worked. They both contain salicylic acid and the smoothing cream has 3 ceramides and 10% urea . Don’t like the idea of using paraffin as I get bacne. CeraVe is non comedogenic What do think of this product?
What body wash and lotion do you use for the rest of the body? Because those two products are quite expensive and come in little amounts. Also will the cleanser wash away bacteria and especially down there, is it safe for that?
I use this cera Ve everywhere . It comes in large 340g pots in the U.K. It only comes in the cream form in the U.K. not in a lotion. I use Alba botanica acne deep pore wash on my body . I’ve had no problems
Thank you so much Dr for making this video. I have suffered from KP my whole life ( I’m 45 now ), not knowing how to treat it. So thank you so so much!!🙏🏾❤️
Keratosis pilaris is a vitamin A and E defiency if your liver and gall bladder are poor your going to have problem absorbing it so fix your diet people don't understand the importance of a good diet 😒
Since i moved here in the UK, my skin is so dry. The lotion that improves my skin and i am still using it is the AVEENO DAILY MOISTURISING LOTION, normal to dry skin, unscented.
Using 'cling wrap' on my arms after a thick layer of cerave SA overnight has helped my KP drastically. Lazy to create a YT video. But want to help people who have suffered with KP like me. Asian-Indian, female, 30s, light brown dry sensitive skin, lives in a city with low humidity. This is what I do: Step 1: Wash with Cerave SA wash. Step 2: The ordinary lactic acid 10% + HA Step 3: Inkey list BHA Step 4: Cerave SA cream (thick layer) Step 5: E45 cream (pat over) as I find Cerave SA cream isn't moisturising enough for my skin Step 6: Wrap arm in cling film Step 7: Use humidifier (I don't often as I'm lazy) Took around 3 weeks to see good results. Hope this helps.
Fantastic video! Ive used amlactin in the past which was useless for me i have to say so avoid!!! But recenly been using Cerave SA cream which has been amazing for softening the skin, it has salicylic acid, niacinamide, no fragrance (I think), no denat alcohol and besides the medicinal smell its perfect, its the only product in 7 years of searching since I was 18 that has actually made a difference! much softer skin after 3 weeks of use :) i think this might be the winner for me
@@NoorFatima-nv8vk hey sis im not sure if its good for the face, i woild probably say something gentler on the face because its more delicate than our arms/legs, try a SA face wash? or mandelic acid toner?
Thank you for this video! Laser hair removal helped me resolve KP. For the first time in my life, I finally have smooth legs, not bumpy chicken skin. :)
@@vanitarattan do woc have to do a certain laser treatment for hair removal or is it the same as white people? as I find alot of places don't do laser on woc skin. Does each treatment differ? please advise as I'm quite curious.
Hi Dr V and everyone. Thank you for this video. Could you please do a video on how to get rid of the dark marks caused by KP. Thank you for all your help.
Love this video, so informative, does shaving make KP worse on your calves and thighs? In addition, would love a video about your recommendations for psoriasis. Thank you
I have dry skin and kp on my legs (knee down mostly) and backs of my arms. I use a layer of neutrogena hydro boost gel cream and then follow up with cerave moisturizing cream. This combination is the first thing that’s ever kept my skin moisturized the entire day and has really helped the feel and appearance of my kp. I also use the cerave on my face nightly and it works great. Suggested by Dr Dray in one of her videos a long time ago.
I am in my late 30's and I have had this condition for 25 years. I find it interesting that it is supposed to get better with age because it keeps getting worse for me. I only had it on my arms as a teen. Now, I have it on my thighs, all over my legs and now half of my back is covered in it too. Over the years, I have tried numerous diets and even done some elimination diet for possible intolerances. Never taken long showers. I don't use strong exfoliators or fragrances. I live a healthy lifestyle of dietary choices and I have always avoided bad and harmful habits so I have no idea how it got so bad. I'm not aware of any relative having it. Where did this come from then?
Great recommendations for this condition Dr.Rattan!!! Most of us don't even realize we have this until we hear from an expert. I have been using Krave beauty Great Barrier relief serum for this on the back side of my Upper arms and this product has helped reduce the bumpiness. Certainly, like you said, it has not disappeared but I have noticed a difference!!! Also would you recommend a alternate for Oilatum which is available in US market... Also what is your take on all the snail mucin products that are out there. A very upcoming trend in Korean skincare products!!! Would love to know your thoughts!!!
Could you please talk about how to deal with Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) which mainly affect and is very common, in people of colour. These little brown spots that suddenly appear on the face or body and never disappear and sometimes multiply.
Wow, this sums up everything I need to know. An Indian I am and having KP ever since I turned 17years. Am 30 now and taken this KP so serious Cos like u said it worsens during seasonal changes. Lot of good tips, am going to follow them religiously. Thank u doc!
sb2356 hi am following Dr.V routine like she said - wash the areas with Cerave Psoriasis wash (2% SA) , dry it and then liberally apply the Paulas Choice weightless body treatment with 2% BHA and then top it off with Eucerin UreaRepairPlus 10%. Some days use the humidifier, taking short baths, carefully monitoring what kind of foods affect me. It’s been a month now and I see that the redness has decreased drastically, it’s not bumpy anymore, it’s all softened like it’s calming down. But, visibly it’s all there Like marks and I am going to keep using it till it completely vanishes. Let me know if this info helped u.
@@MissAbhilashaSingh Hi ! Yes, it works out very well. However, its temporary and need to take care of my diet and fatty liver. Otherwise, this routine keeps skin smooth. worth the effort and money.
I have kp. I use a fish oil pill to get rid of chicken skin. Itching has stop by bath soak product of Epsom salt consistent daily. Use aveeno or off brand daily. Black soap. Shea moisture or Yardley bentonite clay. I still have issue with skin afterward. This is will help daily maintenance. Moisturizer!
Oh WOW i'm so happy to find your channel. Do you have any video or advise on how to treat hyperpigmentation in the body? I will really appreciate your help.
I have had kp since forever. After trying out many creams n body washes, I found that my home-made scrub of powdered flaxseeds and beetroot powder works the best. It leaves my skin feeling soft and supple and is non-drying. Hope this helps !!
Also if you can do a step by step routine for kp, would be great specially with Paula’s choice bha salicylic acid, how much needs to apply and is that a wash??
What an absolutely brilliant video!! This is such an informative video esp for women of colour ♥️♥️ thank you! For me personally I have really benefited from the Bioderma Atoderm line including the bath oil wash and the moisturizer! I've also started to try the ameliorate body exfoliator and moisturizer that are especially formulated for KP Xx
Hi Dr Vanita.. I Dr. Sumaiya here from India.. I have used the brand Sugandha Lactic body lotion with 5% lactic acid, 2% niacinamide and calendula since last few months and it helped me a lot to treat my kp.
P.S : recently i have also been using sugandha 2% salicylic acid body spray with added benefits of green tea, olive leaf extract and panthenol.. yet to see the results. Will be happy if you would do a view reviewing this brand Love from India
Can you recommend products for toddlers? 4 years old.. these are excellent for my 15 year old.. they both have it. Very informative..adore your videos and skin!
Hey Doc.. good video.. There are 2 things that have worked well for me: 1. Laser hair removal. All the little bumps are literally gone now and skin is quite smooth.. The only thing is marks underneath the skin. 2. My dermatologist recommended Retrieve and I am applying it. Lets see what the results are after a few months.
I’ve had KP since I was 13. I’m 33 now and it seems to have gotten worse. I can make the feel of the bumps go away with exfoliation and lotion but the scars (brown and red) won’t go away. I’ve tried all kinds of creams and lotions including hydroquinone and still no results 😔
Hi Dr. V, I love your videos - thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! What is the difference between keratosis pilaris and milia, particularly under the eye? Or how can you tell them apart?
Love this video! However I am using Lanate cream which has 17.5% ammonium lactate for a couple weeks and it’s already improving my arms. After watching your video though, this has lactic acid in it and now not sure if I should continue using it? although seeing some improvement. 🤔
I have suffered with this for years and over the last 2 years it has considerably been reduced to the point where I am comfortable showing my arms again. What has worked for me is using organic neem soap as it is antibacterial, also I do use a green south korean cloth which takes away a lot of dead skin, similar to ones you use in a turkish bath. I moisturise with childs farm lotion. My skin is so soft and has made a dramatic difference.
I was about to say the same.. Korean green dead skin cell removing cloth is a life saver. I use it once/ twice a week and apply aloe vera gel everyday. My skin has never looked better. Take it from someone who has suffered years of kp. No more strawberry arms.
RR C Korean Top Quality Exfoliating Bath Washcloth (4 PCS - Large) by TeChef Home / Made in Korea www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYCWTWH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GGR4EbCNK824B. This feels abrasive initially but not too bad.
Cerave Rough and Bumpy. I apply it as soon as I get out of the shower to wet skin and let it air dry. You should feel smoother skin within around 5 days if you apply it every night.
@@jorgeacosta4453 The skin is smooth to the touch. However, visibly the tiny spots from the darken hair follicles is still there. Somewhat improved, but still there.
I have been using Ameliorate's Smoothing Body Exfoliant for about a year or so, and removing my body hair with laser treatments and my skin is getting smoother and smoother over time as long as I do both at the needed time. I really recommend trying this exfoliator. It is very gentle and you just put it on dry skin and wash after about 5 minutes. In the beginning I needed to do my whole arms and legs about 2-3 times a week. Now I use it 1-2 times a week, and only where the skin is still bumpy, mostly on a part of my arm and behind my thighs. Love it.
Thank you so much for doing this video on Keratosis Polaris. I actually did put a comment up I think yday about my skin concerns and I think you have given the correct name for it, I’m in my mid-30’s never had to deal with any skin concerns in my teenage or in my 20’s it’s all happening now. 😂 it looks like blackheads / or tiny hair coming through and the skin around it is green, I’m so worried because I don’t want to use the wrong thing and make it worse.
Thank you Dr Rattan for this video...though I feel I'm even more confused than before. I've had KP since I was a little girl and it has never subsided completely. Now I also have fibromyalgia so am extra sensitive. I have to use a hair mitt to get rid of hair and the dry skin. I use a homemade scrub with coconut oil, lemon, honey and sugar in the shower. The only body cream that has ever been suitable is jergens ultra healing to which I sometimes add drops of vitamin e oil.
I started using the ameliorate scrub and moisturiser a couple of weeks ago. I was soo depressed about my KP on the backs of my thighs. Honestly after using it ONCE i noticed a massive difference. Highly recommend it!!! Good luck with your KP! XX
Hello! Thanks so much for your amazing content and advice for skin of colour. Isn’t there also a type of eczema that looks the same as this, papillary something..? Could you advise if they are different?
Thank you for making a video on kp. Will get humidifier & the product recs👍🏼. Now two follow up questions. How to fade the mild marks on the upper arm when KP recedes a bit? Also what hair removal method to use for the hair on thighs when suffering with kp? Thanks doc for educating us 🙏🏽
I'm sure she'd say yes, considering it is used in her dark circles clinic treatment and it works wonders!! Check out Dr V's The Dark Circle Clinic website.
Hi Dr V.... I have been using an aqueous cream that consist of synalar gel and salicylic acid to treat my KP. It has worked miracles.... Love your videos 🇿🇦
Hi Dr. V! Thanking you for these wonderful and informative videos! Do you have any advice for skin of color and tinea versicolor? Apart from topical anti-fungal creams and prescribed medicine, is there anything that we should bear in mind with regards to skincare as it relates to persons living in hotter climates?
Hi. Can anyone suggest ingredients or affordable products for body acne scars, dark elbows and inner thighs? It would help me out so muchh. Thank you❤️
Thank you so much for the your videos, I have learnt so much, but struggling to buy some of the products you have recommended in previous videos due lockdown and everywhere is out of stock. Can these products be used for KP and backne? Thank you.
Thanks for this video. Using the products you suggested regularly, how long do you believe it would take for there to be a difference in the appearance of KP?
My son is going through puberty and I believe he has Keratosis pilaris on his nose and cheeks. He has acne prone skin and last summer had a bad bout of acne. I use CeraVe normal to oily skin was and rotate 5% benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid washes with a day of rest in between. I follow up by using the Elf Gel moisturizer (purple jar)after each wash. When he stays on top of it, this regimen goes a long way to smooth the keratosis pilaris on his nose and cheeks.
Hello dr. V thank you for this video it has helped my KP so much. What you recommend to treat the little dark spots from KP now that my skin is alot smoother and less bumpier I still am left those little dark spots all over each pore . Thank you so much !
I use the Paula's Choice 2% Weightless Body Treatment which I believe you mention, but the packaging you show is different--you show a small bottle. Weightless Body Treatment I use is in large mauve colored tube with white cap.
Hi.. All of this is new to me and I am 29 Filipino. I just moved in here in Canada last 2019. I just got this Keratosis few weeks ago and it is just summer. When i was pregnant I never had this. Do you think my skin is still adjusting to the humid and weather? This is really bugging me because it is really itchy. I will follow your tips but i am just worried that it won't heal by itself. Thank you
Doc, thank you so much for this. been suffering so much, as i moved from one country to another. Then i got this. Now my KP skin has both active and KP marks. Can I use exfoliator to lighten my KP marks? Happy to send you photos. Can you able to recommend drugstore product or affordable products pls. Thank you. And all the best doc.
I was informed that this is caused by a genetic skin condition or when your hair hair follicles become blocked by a build-up of Keratin. I did some research on it after my doctor informed me that it’s what I have found out. I would advise everyone to get diagnosed with it and not assume it’s what they have. This is because you have other skin conditions which look similar to it.
This is so helpful! I've received the diagnosis for KP finally this year and a dermat referred chemical peels as a general recommendation. Although it's taken me years to become accepting of how my skin appears, the chemical peel treatment did seem very promising. However, I'm going to follow your suggestion and avoid chemical peels (it'll save me lots of money). Could you recommend body washes/facewash for KP from the Indian market which is student friendly?
@ValeUlate1 I didn't go for chemical peels, I moisturize with a lactic acid based moisturizer and the skin texture has improved. Still working through the pigmentation although I've made my peace with the appearance.
Thank you for this video! 2 years ago I used Jan Marini bioglycolic body scrub in the shower on my arms , after I used the jan Marini vitamin e cream and I did get fantastic results ! The only thing is that the appearance has slowly started returning.... Dr Rattan would you recommend this product ? X
Thank you so much for this! I didnt even know I had this...😱I thought the bumpyness was from years of waxing... you have increased my knowledge soooo much! Thank you xx
What serum we could use to avoid chicken skin...hence it should not above the budget cause I am only in my 19's and from India plzz suggest me something affordable to cure my legs
I honestly thought it had a lot to do with diet. I noticed when I drink more water and eat healthier, the bumps go away. Avoiding dairy and gluten also helped my skin.
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What a brilliant video: Hydration over exfoliation!. There’s so much misinformation especially for brown skin.
Thankyou 🙏❤
here's several things for curing kp
Make sure you eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.
Make sure you have enough vitamin C
make use of herbs which cleanse the body such as dandelion
Use herbs with infection fighting properties eg dandelion root and burdock and others including huang qi
(I discovered these and the reasons they work on Keelee remedy system site )
I'm a big fan of Paula's Choice as my skin changed after pregnancy. They're changing the name of the Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA into 2% Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant if anyone is struggling to find it.
Thank you!! I was so confused trying to find this! So this goes on before the shower then use Oilatum over it?
Ms .ReneS I tried like that for 2 days and then realised this is after shower treatment as It says apply to clean skin. So I guess that’s mean after shower. And no need to wash it off. It’s a creamy texture but turns to water when applying.
something that has been amazing for my KP is CeraVe Hydrating Body Wash, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream and Cerave Sa Renewing Lotion
Dr. Rattan, is a god send for women of colour. I didn’t know I had this. It’s on my elbows, thighs, buttocks and spreading, it’s horrible. Mine has got worse and I’m now in my 50’s. Going to try this and see if it helps. Thank you.
As always, thank you so much for doing these videos. This is a godsend for people of color. I would really appreciate if you would do a video on the proper way of layering products (especially acids, serums, etc.) and what not to layer together. Also, as a person of color (specifically a black male), I would also appreciate if you would do a video for men who suffer with ingrown hairs, razor bumps and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation from shaving. Thanks!
Of course I will 🙏❤
Hi Dr V, I’m using CeraVe SA smoothing cleanser and SA smoothing cream for KP. So far the result is good. What do think of this product and is it suitable for skin of colour? I used with with l'occitance almond shower oils? will you recommend that?
I am 30 and it’s still the same as it was in my teens :(
It knocks my confidence down so much.
try going gluten free for 3 months it will disappear
I'm 42 and still dealing with it.
I'm 42 and still dealing with it. I tried medix retinol which everyone has been raving about, and amlactin for over 5 months and nothing.
I use Ameliorate lotion! Even though I can't stand the smell, it really works! I've found that letting the lotion absorb into my skin, then topping that with baby oil helps with the acidic smell.
I actually used a diluted form of apple cider vinegar that helped quite a bit on the KP on my upper arms!! I applied it with a cottom ball and left it for a few minutes and then put cerave moisturizer on top to keep my skin from drying :)
I've had KP since I can remember. Only over the last month have I gotten serious about trying to improve my skin because I have it on my legs , arms, and it also appears to be signs of it on my stomach. Non of it itches for me. It's just an eye sore. I've been working on it for about a month and omg 😱 my skin feels sooooo much better. I'm even a little excited for my man to touch my legs now ...before I really didn't want him to.
Some of what I do goes against Dr. Vs recommendations
BUT This is what I personally am doing and will adjust if necessary.
- I use cerave salicylic acid bar soap ( it does have physical exfoliants) if you decide to put the bar directly on the skin . I wash with this about twice a week . ( There's a liquid version of the S.A. soap as well but I haven't tried that one). The other days I used cerave moisturizing bar soap as to not dry out my skin.
- I mosturize EVERYDAY with CeraVe moisturizer that's in the tub ...applying to damp skin. I often seal that in with a little jojoba oil ...
Plus I also like a little shine on my dark skin.
-Most recently I've decided to add Amlactin cream moisturizer in the tub to my routine. (The one with 15% lactic acid) . Which is a leave on moisturizing exfoliant.
I've been using that 2-3 times a week. Heads up this stuff can kinda stink ...but the reviews justified me trying it ...so the verdict is still out on this one. But so far it hasn't irritated my skin.
Lastly I have STOPPED shaving my legs and have gone completely to cream hair removers because I've found that shaving only irritated and knicked my KP making it waaaaay worse.
So far these things have made an incredible difference! My skin feels soooo smooth . Still needs work but I swear it's like night and day .
You can still see the little dots and what not but you definitely can not really feel them much any more.
Good luck with your skin journey beautiful people 💖
And thanks Dr. V for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us.
I’ve found great relief with using azelaic acid 20% and Tretinoin for the KP on my face (cheeks) - starting seeing a noticeable change in my skin and skin texture after about a year
The thing that has helped me improve the appearance of my kp is the neutrogena body clear salicylic body wash. It has 2% salicylic acid in it. That followed up by the FAB moisturiser
Do you still use it? If so where’s the best place to get it from
I use this and it has been working in got mine at Walmart and the grapefruit one on amazon canada. I prefer the original one instead just for the scent.
@@JAHIDxJD hey. I no longer use it because I’ve found a better alternative. I now use the ordinary glycolic acid solution+ a thick moisturiser. I also really like using the cerave SA lotion. These two products have been game changers for me. That being said, you can most definitely use the salicylic acid wash in the shower alongside the products I mentioned. I got mine from Walmart/target
Is it fragrance free?
@@tazrianalodhi5143 has your kp been lightened by following these steps?
Hey guys just wanted to say that Olive oil as a moisturiser straight after the shower has worked well for me. I believe natural products will always be better. I also stopped taking boiling hot showers which would dry my skin badly. Luke warm showers are better, and cold showers are the best (but i cant handle those loool)
Did the strawberry skin go away?
@@ummeroma1622 not completely but definitely improved. Ive been using Cerave SA smoothing cream which has helped loads too
Avoid olive oil if you’re going outside without skin covered
I’ve used CeraVe SA smoothing cleanser and SA smoothing cream. It’s really worked. They both contain salicylic acid and the smoothing cream has 3 ceramides and 10% urea . Don’t like the idea of using paraffin as I get bacne. CeraVe is non comedogenic
What do think of this product?
You're very lucky! You must be using the UK version because the US version of that CeraVe cream doesn't contain any urea.
What body wash and lotion do you use for the rest of the body? Because those two products are quite expensive and come in little amounts. Also will the cleanser wash away bacteria and especially down there, is it safe for that?
I use this cera Ve everywhere . It comes in large 340g pots in the U.K. It only comes in the cream form in the U.K. not in a lotion.
I use Alba botanica acne deep pore wash on my body . I’ve had no problems
It’s not the usual cerave treatment
Do you use both products for underarms and bikini areas
How do you deal with the hyperpigmentation for KP. Cerave has made my arms smooth, but the dark bumps still remain.
please do a video on facial hair removal!! On dermaplaning/shaving for POC in particular.
Thank you so much Dr for making this video. I have suffered from KP my whole life ( I’m 45 now ), not knowing how to treat it. So thank you so so much!!🙏🏾❤️
Keratosis pilaris is a vitamin A and E defiency if your liver and gall bladder are poor your going to have problem absorbing it so fix your diet people don't understand the importance of a good diet 😒
Since i moved here in the UK, my skin is so dry. The lotion that improves my skin and i am still using it is the AVEENO DAILY MOISTURISING LOTION, normal to dry skin, unscented.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! :-)
What should I do with the dark marks that were caused by KP. Second, can you re-post your video on dark circles?
Yea trr oil
Tea tree oil*
Using 'cling wrap' on my arms after a thick layer of cerave SA overnight has helped my KP drastically. Lazy to create a YT video. But want to help people who have suffered with KP like me. Asian-Indian, female, 30s, light brown dry sensitive skin, lives in a city with low humidity. This is what I do:
Step 1: Wash with Cerave SA wash.
Step 2: The ordinary lactic acid 10% + HA
Step 3: Inkey list BHA
Step 4: Cerave SA cream (thick layer)
Step 5: E45 cream (pat over) as I find Cerave SA cream isn't moisturising enough for my skin
Step 6: Wrap arm in cling film
Step 7: Use humidifier (I don't often as I'm lazy)
Took around 3 weeks to see good results.
Hope this helps.
Ahh thanks so much. I’m going to try this!!!
Fantastic video! Ive used amlactin in the past which was useless for me i have to say so avoid!!! But recenly been using Cerave SA cream which has been amazing for softening the skin, it has salicylic acid, niacinamide, no fragrance (I think), no denat alcohol and besides the medicinal smell its perfect, its the only product in 7 years of searching since I was 18 that has actually made a difference! much softer skin after 3 weeks of use :) i think this might be the winner for me
Can we use this on face . I have kp on my face.
@@NoorFatima-nv8vk hey sis im not sure if its good for the face, i woild probably say something gentler on the face because its more delicate than our arms/legs, try a SA face wash? or mandelic acid toner?
Thank you susu Musse for your kind advice. GOD BLESS YOU
So excited to watch this video! Thank you! Can you make one for underarm pigmentation PLEASE😫
I will 🙏
@@vanitarattan that would be great 😊
Thanks so much for this video! What would you suggest be the best hair removal treatment if we have KP?
I'd avoid waxing. I have a laser video coming for skin of colour
Thank you for this video! Laser hair removal helped me resolve KP. For the first time in my life, I finally have smooth legs, not bumpy chicken skin. :)
@@vanitarattan do woc have to do a certain laser treatment for hair removal or is it the same as white people? as I find alot of places don't do laser on woc skin. Does each treatment differ? please advise as I'm quite curious.
@@tashgovender9585 How many sittings of laser hair removal u had?
Do u knw which type of laser they used?
Hi Dr V and everyone. Thank you for this video. Could you please do a video on how to get rid of the dark marks caused by KP. Thank you for all your help.
Love this video, so informative, does shaving make KP worse on your calves and thighs? In addition, would love a video about your recommendations for psoriasis. Thank you
I have dry skin and kp on my legs (knee down mostly) and backs of my arms. I use a layer of neutrogena hydro boost gel cream and then follow up with cerave moisturizing cream. This combination is the first thing that’s ever kept my skin moisturized the entire day and has really helped the feel and appearance of my kp. I also use the cerave on my face nightly and it works great. Suggested by Dr Dray in one of her videos a long time ago.
This is an absolutely fantastic video! I've had keratosis pilaris for as long as I can remember and finally I have the right information to treat it.
Can you please do a video on textured skin! And what products we should and shouldn’t use!
Hi, thank you so much for the advice, it is much appreciated! Would you be able to recommend any cruelty free alternatives?
I am in my late 30's and I have had this condition for 25 years. I find it interesting that it is supposed to get better with age because it keeps getting worse for me. I only had it on my arms as a teen. Now, I have it on my thighs, all over my legs and now half of my back is covered in it too. Over the years, I have tried numerous diets and even done some elimination diet for possible intolerances. Never taken long showers. I don't use strong exfoliators or fragrances. I live a healthy lifestyle of dietary choices and I have always avoided bad and harmful habits so I have no idea how it got so bad. I'm not aware of any relative having it. Where did this come from then?
Great recommendations for this condition Dr.Rattan!!! Most of us don't even realize we have this until we hear from an expert. I have been using Krave beauty Great Barrier relief serum for this on the back side of my Upper arms and this product has helped reduce the bumpiness. Certainly, like you said, it has not disappeared but I have noticed a difference!!! Also would you recommend a alternate for Oilatum which is available in US market...
Also what is your take on all the snail mucin products that are out there. A very upcoming trend in Korean skincare products!!! Would love to know your thoughts!!!
Could you please talk about how to deal with Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) which mainly affect and is very common, in people of colour. These little brown spots that suddenly appear on the face or body and never disappear and sometimes multiply.
I basically used coconut oil and it worked thx dr.
Wow, this sums up everything I need to know. An Indian I am and having KP ever since I turned 17years. Am 30 now and taken this KP so serious Cos like u said it worsens during seasonal changes. Lot of good tips, am going to follow them religiously. Thank u doc!
Same here! Can u share what products you are using?
sb2356 hi am following Dr.V routine like she said - wash the areas with Cerave Psoriasis wash (2% SA) , dry it and then liberally apply the Paulas Choice weightless body treatment with 2% BHA and then top it off with Eucerin UreaRepairPlus 10%. Some days use the humidifier, taking short baths, carefully monitoring what kind of foods affect me. It’s been a month now and I see that the redness has decreased drastically, it’s not bumpy anymore, it’s all softened like it’s calming down. But, visibly it’s all there Like marks and I am going to keep using it till it completely vanishes. Let me know if this info helped u.
@@svce2007 Just came across the video and your comment. It's been a year, has this routine helped you?
@@MissAbhilashaSingh Hi ! Yes, it works out very well. However, its temporary and need to take care of my diet and fatty liver. Otherwise, this routine keeps skin smooth. worth the effort and money.
Is your marks fading away??
I AM REALLY EXCITED ABOUT YOUR VIDEOS!!! Finally treatment for skin of color. Can you do a video on Derma E products? Thank you.
I have kp. I use a fish oil pill to get rid of chicken skin. Itching has stop by bath soak product of Epsom salt consistent daily. Use aveeno or off brand daily. Black soap. Shea moisture or Yardley bentonite clay. I still have issue with skin afterward. This is will help daily maintenance. Moisturizer!
Oh WOW i'm so happy to find your channel. Do you have any video or advise on how to treat hyperpigmentation in the body? I will really appreciate your help.
Hi Dr vanita
Could you please suggest any products or treatments to get rid of the hyperpigmentation caused by kp for face ?
I have had kp since forever. After trying out many creams n body washes, I found that my home-made scrub of powdered flaxseeds and beetroot powder works the best. It leaves my skin feeling soft and supple and is non-drying. Hope this helps !!
Also if you can do a step by step routine for kp, would be great specially with Paula’s choice bha salicylic acid, how much needs to apply and is that a wash??
What an absolutely brilliant video!! This is such an informative video esp for women of colour ♥️♥️ thank you! For me personally I have really benefited from the Bioderma Atoderm line including the bath oil wash and the moisturizer! I've also started to try the ameliorate body exfoliator and moisturizer that are especially formulated for KP Xx
Hi Dr Vanita.. I Dr. Sumaiya here from India.. I have used the brand Sugandha Lactic body lotion with 5% lactic acid, 2% niacinamide and calendula since last few months and it helped me a lot to treat my kp.
P.S : recently i have also been using sugandha 2% salicylic acid body spray with added benefits of green tea, olive leaf extract and panthenol.. yet to see the results. Will be happy if you would do a view reviewing this brand
Love from India
What about the brown marks that are caused by the clogged pore? How do they go away? It’s like no matter what care you take they will always appear.
Did your marks faded??
Hi Dr. V, what would you recommend for scarring/redness from KP?
Can you recommend products for toddlers? 4 years old.. these are excellent for my 15 year old.. they both have it. Very informative..adore your videos and skin!
Hey Doc.. good video..
There are 2 things that have worked well for me:
1. Laser hair removal. All the little bumps are literally gone now and skin is quite smooth.. The only thing is marks underneath the skin.
2. My dermatologist recommended Retrieve and I am applying it. Lets see what the results are after a few months.
heyy, can you please tell the exact name of the product your dermat recommended?
Hey, any update so far?
I’ve had KP since I was 13. I’m 33 now and it seems to have gotten worse. I can make the feel of the bumps go away with exfoliation and lotion but the scars (brown and red) won’t go away. I’ve tried all kinds of creams and lotions including hydroquinone and still no results 😔
This is so true, the brown marks won’t go no matter what you do and there is no video on the same. 😓
I feel you going through the same situation
Hi Dr. V, I love your videos - thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! What is the difference between keratosis pilaris and milia, particularly under the eye? Or how can you tell them apart?
Milia are tiny white bumps and kp are red bumps
Love this video! However I am using Lanate cream which has 17.5% ammonium lactate for a couple weeks and it’s already improving my arms. After watching your video though, this has lactic acid in it and now not sure if I should continue using it? although seeing some improvement. 🤔
I have suffered with this for years and over the last 2 years it has considerably been reduced to the point where I am comfortable showing my arms again. What has worked for me is using organic neem soap as it is antibacterial, also I do use a green south korean cloth which takes away a lot of dead skin, similar to ones you use in a turkish bath. I moisturise with childs farm lotion. My skin is so soft and has made a dramatic difference.
I was about to say the same.. Korean green dead skin cell removing cloth is a life saver. I use it once/ twice a week and apply aloe vera gel everyday. My skin has never looked better. Take it from someone who has suffered years of kp. No more strawberry arms.
Can anyone give me a link to the korean glove thing to try it!
RR C Korean Top Quality Exfoliating Bath Washcloth (4 PCS - Large) by TeChef Home / Made in Korea www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYCWTWH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GGR4EbCNK824B. This feels abrasive initially but not too bad.
And I was using a AHA body Serum for my KP and thought I was doing something lol Thank you so much for this video!
Lol
Dr V the urea repair lotion from eucerin has also lactic acid in it
Thank you for another great video Dr Rattan! Can you please do a video on how to treat/reduce KP in toddlers and kids?
Cerave Rough and Bumpy. I apply it as soon as I get out of the shower to wet skin and let it air dry. You should feel smoother skin within around 5 days if you apply it every night.
Does it help to get rid of keratosis bumps?
@@jorgeacosta4453 The skin is smooth to the touch. However, visibly the tiny spots from the darken hair follicles is still there. Somewhat improved, but still there.
I have been using Ameliorate's Smoothing Body Exfoliant for about a year or so, and removing my body hair with laser treatments and my skin is getting smoother and smoother over time as long as I do both at the needed time. I really recommend trying this exfoliator. It is very gentle and you just put it on dry skin and wash after about 5 minutes. In the beginning I needed to do my whole arms and legs about 2-3 times a week. Now I use it 1-2 times a week, and only where the skin is still bumpy, mostly on a part of my arm and behind my thighs. Love it.
is it ?
I have just through my skin care products and thrown out the ones with bad ingredients. Thank you 😄
Thank you so much for doing this video on Keratosis Polaris. I actually did put a comment up I think yday about my skin concerns and I think you have given the correct name for it, I’m in my mid-30’s never had to deal with any skin concerns in my teenage or in my 20’s it’s all happening now. 😂 it looks like blackheads / or tiny hair coming through and the skin around it is green, I’m so worried because I don’t want to use the wrong thing and make it worse.
Cerave makes an SA cleanser. Body moisturizers that contain urea, BHA, AHA, or retinol can help too.
Thanks for great information! What would you use for cheeks?
Thank you Dr Rattan for this video...though I feel I'm even more confused than before. I've had KP since I was a little girl and it has never subsided completely. Now I also have fibromyalgia so am extra sensitive. I have to use a hair mitt to get rid of hair and the dry skin. I use a homemade scrub with coconut oil, lemon, honey and sugar in the shower. The only body cream that has ever been suitable is jergens ultra healing to which I sometimes add drops of vitamin e oil.
Thank you so much for this video! Can you please review the Ameliorate products for Keratotis Pilaris?
I started using the ameliorate scrub and moisturiser a couple of weeks ago. I was soo depressed about my KP on the backs of my thighs. Honestly after using it ONCE i noticed a massive difference. Highly recommend it!!! Good luck with your KP! XX
Where can I buy that cream?
@@lorrainem1870 Try to check www.lookfantastic.com/. I have bought Ameliorate from them before and the products are good.
Hi Dr. V, I love your videos, and I go through them before starting my any type of skin care. Can you please do a video on ingrown hairs?
Hello! Thanks so much for your amazing content and advice for skin of colour. Isn’t there also a type of eczema that looks the same as this, papillary something..? Could you advise if they are different?
Thank you for this video, I’ve found Amlactin is helping my KP
Thank you for making a video on kp. Will get humidifier & the product recs👍🏼. Now two follow up questions. How to fade the mild marks on the upper arm when KP recedes a bit? Also what hair removal method to use for the hair on thighs when suffering with kp? Thanks doc for educating us 🙏🏽
CAN YOU PLEASE REVIEW Dove and Dr. Bronner for Skin of Color
Thank you, l’d like to know your view on Micro-needling skin of color.
I'm sure she'd say yes, considering it is used in her dark circles clinic treatment and it works wonders!! Check out Dr V's The Dark Circle Clinic website.
sbegum246 thank you
Hi Dr V.... I have been using an aqueous cream that consist of synalar gel and salicylic acid to treat my KP. It has worked miracles.... Love your videos 🇿🇦
What is the name of the cream?
Hi Dr. V! Thanking you for these wonderful and informative videos! Do you have any advice for skin of color and tinea versicolor? Apart from topical anti-fungal creams and prescribed medicine, is there anything that we should bear in mind with regards to skincare as it relates to persons living in hotter climates?
Very informative video. What is the best method of hair removal for people with KP?
Hi. Can anyone suggest ingredients or affordable products for body acne scars, dark elbows and inner thighs? It would help me out so muchh. Thank you❤️
Thank you so much for the your videos, I have learnt so much, but struggling to buy some of the products you have recommended in previous videos due lockdown and everywhere is out of stock. Can these products be used for KP and backne? Thank you.
Hi Dr V, Your videos are really good and knowledgeable, quick question can Aveeno Body wash be used instead of Oilatum?
The best moiturizer in the market is Neutrogena Hydro-Boost. This product is also affordable
Thanks for this video. Using the products you suggested regularly, how long do you believe it would take for there to be a difference in the appearance of KP?
Our beautiful and respectful doctor thank you for your nice information. Bless you my dear.
My son is going through puberty and I believe he has Keratosis pilaris on his nose and cheeks. He has acne prone skin and last summer had a bad bout of acne. I use CeraVe normal to oily skin was and rotate 5% benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid washes with a day of rest in between. I follow up by using the Elf Gel moisturizer (purple jar)after each wash. When he stays on top of it, this regimen goes a long way to smooth the keratosis pilaris on his nose and cheeks.
Hello dr. V thank you for this video it has helped my KP so much. What you recommend to treat the little dark spots from KP now that my skin is alot smoother and less bumpier I still am left those little dark spots all over each pore . Thank you so much !
I use the Paula's Choice 2% Weightless Body Treatment which I believe you mention, but the packaging you show is different--you show a small bottle. Weightless Body Treatment I use is in large mauve colored tube with white cap.
I live in the U.S. is there an alternative to the Oilatum shower gel?
Hi.. All of this is new to me and I am 29 Filipino. I just moved in here in Canada last 2019. I just got this Keratosis few weeks ago and it is just summer. When i was pregnant I never had this. Do you think my skin is still adjusting to the humid and weather? This is really bugging me because it is really itchy. I will follow your tips but i am just worried that it won't heal by itself. Thank you
Doc, thank you so much for this. been suffering so much, as i moved from one country to another. Then i got this. Now my KP skin has both active and KP marks. Can I use exfoliator to lighten my KP marks? Happy to send you photos. Can you able to recommend drugstore product or affordable products pls. Thank you. And all the best doc.
Do you think Keratosis pilaris & strawberry legs the same ? If not suggestions on strawberry legs ?
Thank you for this video! Does this also apply if you have keratosis pilaris on the face?
Is this the same as strawberry skin after shaving specially on the legs?
Yes, it’s Commonly referred to as strawberry legs.
Also I have it on my under eyes
@@chaelisa2763 This may be Eruptive Syringoma or maybe Milia. But there definitely needs to be some info on ES its verrrrrry under rated
I was informed that this is caused by a genetic skin condition or when your hair hair follicles become blocked by a build-up of Keratin. I did some research on it after my doctor informed me that it’s what I have found out. I would advise everyone to get diagnosed with it and not assume it’s what they have. This is because you have other skin conditions which look similar to it.
So helpful. Can you discuss treatments for young children with keratosis pilaris please
Thanks doctor amazing video😍
Can you recommend affordable eye creams with retinol in it.
Thanks 😊
Eucerin works well for this. Cerave for Psoriasis works well (there's a soap and lotion).
This is so helpful! I've received the diagnosis for KP finally this year and a dermat referred chemical peels as a general recommendation. Although it's taken me years to become accepting of how my skin appears, the chemical peel treatment did seem very promising. However, I'm going to follow your suggestion and avoid chemical peels (it'll save me lots of money). Could you recommend body washes/facewash for KP from the Indian market which is student friendly?
Hoy did it Go For you?
@ValeUlate1 I didn't go for chemical peels, I moisturize with a lactic acid based moisturizer and the skin texture has improved. Still working through the pigmentation although I've made my peace with the appearance.
Any recommendations on products that will fade the marks caused by kp? Please.
Thank you for this video! 2 years ago I used Jan Marini bioglycolic body scrub in the shower on my arms , after I used the jan Marini vitamin e cream and I did get fantastic results ! The only thing is that the appearance has slowly started returning.... Dr Rattan would you recommend this product ? X
Can u recommend something that I can apply to the after scars of KP..with sensitive skin?
Thank you so much for this! I didnt even know I had this...😱I thought the bumpyness was from years of waxing... you have increased my knowledge soooo much! Thank you xx
Sugandha 's 5percent lactic acid body moisturizer helped my KP a lot
What serum we could use to avoid chicken skin...hence it should not above the budget cause I am only in my 19's and from India plzz suggest me something affordable to cure my legs
Hi Dr. Rattan, can you please make a video on removing whiteheads on a colored skin. Like the products that are safe to use and if extractions is ok.
I honestly thought it had a lot to do with diet. I noticed when I drink more water and eat healthier, the bumps go away. Avoiding dairy and gluten also helped my skin.
Did your KP gone
Hey Dr V...loving your videos....could you do a video on how to treat dark elbows and knees especially for skin of colour 🙏