It’s not to get you’re hopes down, but since it’s a condition that is expressed from within our own genes, then no topical/laser/peels completely move these bumps. They will most likely come back.

However you can probably keep them as minimized as possible with somenthing

I have learned to just accept mine

Good luck 😎

I'm in the same boat as you, but 36M. Developed it after Accutane. Have tried IPL, Excel V Laser as well as topical Ivermectin, Hydrocortisone, Protopic and Elidel with no help.... I have another dermatologist appointment Monday and will be asking for Sirolimus Cream

I think glycolic acid from the ordinary works good, i’ve personally had good results.

Topical retinoid and a moisturizer with urea really helped my facial kp post Accutane.

do you eat a lot of carbs or fatty foods? if your diet is bad, KP can get worse. My KP was very bad when i was overweight and after I lost the weight it got SIGNIFICANTLY better!

Please use the search function and find pictures of similar KP and see what they did or frequent this sub more and read more posts.

You have to try things, take before and after pictures so our community can get a better idea of what they can recommend.

This is my arm looks. Tried everything, almost all otc aids as well nothing seems to work. I went to a beauty clinic to see if they can laser it, they said they do not recommend it.

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I'm just curious when you say you've been dealing with KP "for a while now" when did the KP appear? I've read here it's genetic and most people have had it for as long as they can remember. There's been a lot of opinions that KP can occur post Accutane. I saw my dermatologist recently who said that's false and is misinformation. Just trying to understand the route of your problem?

Mine is worse and on my butt and thighs. I have an appointment in December to see the dermatologist to start accutane. I have spent thousands on otc suggestions. It’s hard to know how long. I’ve had little bumps as long as I can remember but it hasn’t been really bad until this fall as far as I know. I really don’t look where it is all that often.

I use exfoliating lotion with urea (the Eucerin Roughness Relief) and rotating it with one that has glycolic and lactic acid.

Korean exfoliating mitts have helped me more than lotions. Don’t overdo it, though. 1-2 a week is enough.

Urea cream 40% with 2% salicylic acid gets rid of it in like two uses and then glycolic toner or body wash keeps it gone.

AmLactin

glycolic toner from the ordinary. it’s literally a holy grail product lol

I occasionally get it, and I’ll either use a scrub or some salicylic acid wash, then glycolic toner swiped on with my hands (only at night), and moisturize it typically clears it up pretty quick.

my sister in her 20s has had pretty severe kp since she was a teenager. she will use kp specific lotions/creams that contain a variety of acids and/or urea. you could try one of those too, but they might be a little strong, depending on your skin sensitivity.

The first aid KP scrub has cleared mine up really quickly!! My husband even started using it and its working for him too.

Edit to add: the active ingredient in the first aid scrub is AHA

I use these nightly, straight out of the shower, and it does nothing. But my KP is relentless. I have tried everything for weeks/months at a time and everything just makes it more red and irritated-- AmLactin, Gold Bond with urea, prescription tret-- you name it I've tried it. I've just accepted my fate at this point.

I wish I had something new to add to this topic, but I find good ol' 10% urea has been the best for keeping my skin as smooth as possible considering my KP is relatively severe. I've jumped around with brands and I find it doesn't matter what cream I use.

Lmao how did you know I was at a game night tonight taking about how I still use this and it’s THE thing that cured my KP????

When I use it daily, the Gold Bond Rough & Bumpy lotion works well to reduce the redness and texture of the KP on my upper arms. It has AHA, BHA, and urea and is $10 for a tub that lasts me several months. I haven’t tried it on any other part of my body for KP but I do use it along my bikini line a few times a week to minimize any bumps/irritation and ingrown hair. Glad this discussion is being updated! I’ll be following!

I’ve had KP since puberty, and that combined with my picking compulsion has meant scans and bumps on my arms constantly for 16 years. Today, for the first time since I was 12, my arms are completely blemish free, and smooth as a baby’s ass thanks to MEAT TENDERIZER. I saw it in the spice aisle a couple weeks ago while grocery shopping, remembered it from SCA days of yore (c. 2014/15?), and decided to give it a go. Ingredients were sugar, salt, bromelain (pineapple enzymes), maltodextrin. I figured at worst it’d be a salt/sugar scrub. When I tell you that my skin has been utterly changed, I am not speaking hyperbolically. This shit is LIT and like $1.49. I just scrub it on in the shower every other day and leave for like a minute, then rinse. I also have been using it on my face with great results but I do it for less time.

My arms look like this and I feel self conscious because it looks like acne and I'm also a skin picker so it's really hard to resist popping them. I've tried 10% urea lotion daily but it doesn't seem to have an effect on them, just moisturises my skin. Urea is supposed to be kerolytic so I'm annoyed it doesn't do anything for my KP. Commenting to hopefully see advice from others, good luck OP

My forearms look literally identical to yours. I’ve been using Amlactin cream a few times a day and it’s helped with the bumpiness.

It makes me so insecure that I don’t like wearing short-sleeved shirts :(

I’ve tried literally everything, AmLactin, everything that’s ever been made and marketed specifically towards KP. The ONLY thing that’s almost completely resolved it consistent use-like 4 times a week- of Gytone lotion (it’s 17 % glycolic acid). I buy it from Dermstore. I usually get it in a set with a scrubbie that I toss in the trash as it’s too abrasive, and a glycolic acid body wash that I only use in preparation for shaving. I can’t recommend this combo enough, but sunscreen is so so so important while using it. I got a 2nd degree sunburn on vacation once because I didn’t re-apply often enough. Good luck, it’s such a frustrating thing to deal with.

You might consider this routine. I’ve only had KP once in the past on my forearms & this is what worked for me:

Cleanser/physical exfoliant with AHA: (use in shower 1-3x/week) - First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA (glycolic acid and lactic acid)

You can also use exfoliating gloves in the shower. If you use them, start out with once/week; be very gentle & very lightly rub your skin with whatever body wash you normally use. You don’t want to be too harsh & irritate your skin. I love them! They leave my entire body so soft. And I always use them BEFORE shaving my legs. I think using these gloves for gentle physical exfoliation is what prevented my KP from returning.

Exfoliant: (apply to clean skin 1-3x/week) - The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

Moisturizer: (apply DAILY after shower to slightly damp skin or after the glycolic acid) - CeraVe SA Lotion For Rough & Bumpy Skin or the CeraVe SA Cream For Rough & Bumpy Skin (salicylic acid & lactic acid). You want to keep your skin moisturized. If your skin is dry, reapply the moisturizer 2-3 times/day.

I could not tolerate the smell of AmLactin, yet use it if it works for you.

If these over-the-counter products don’t work after 2-3 months of regular use, you might consider consulting a dermatologist.

Hope this is helpful! 😊

First aid beauty kp body scrub eraser

Been dealing with this my whole life so I feel you. I’ve had great success with nylon exfoliating towels and hammam gloves. I use one or the other and they work about the same. Both work better if I’ve been in a hot shower/bath for a few minutes before exfoliating. I find the gloves/mitt style works best on wet skin without soap, but I like to lather soap with the towels.

Using a new razor more frequently and body wash with a chemical exfoliant helps as well. I like Cerave Renewing SA Cleanser.

Exfoliates! I got the EcoTools one from Ulta, I think it was like $5

I started using a dry brush head to toe before showering and shaving and it has helped A LOT

Hopefully you see a difference soon. Good luck! 😊

My KP was caused by gluten intolerance 😅 I use to use body scrubs and lotions and they never worked. I went gluten free for a different reason and it ended up being the cause for me. You can have a sensitivity to it without being celiac. It's typically genetic. Otherwise, The hair follicules get extra keratin sometime too, causing KP, so use body wash and lotions that have lactic acid, vitamin A(retinol), ferrulic acid, or glycolic acid. And increase your food intake containing vitamin A. Just thought to bring it up!

Salux or any other exfoliating nylon washcloth. I have KP over my arms and shoulders, so I can scrub pretty hard at it without issue. I've found the physical exfoliation helps clear the way for the chemical exfoliators to have more of an effect.

You're welcome! Another sign of a wheat/gluten issue besides kp is often rosacea, or deep redness/rash in the face and swelling that doesnt seem to go away with skincare or medicine/herbs.

I didn't either, skin and stomach are more connected than we realize. I didn't know until I cut gluten out because of chronic fatigue syndrome and ibs. But lo and behold it also was the culprit for my many skin issues. 😅 sometimes our skin issues is a telling of something our gut isn't digesting well or is causing inflamation. I'll break out when I accidentally eat it and get kp on my arms and chest. It can develop randomly or due to stress, even antibiotics, if it isn't genetic.

I've had it on my arms my whole life, my bf suggested coconut oil to moisture about a year ago and it's amazing

Do you live in an area with hard water? As this can exacerbate KP and other topical issues. Consider a chelating soap like hello Klean or a water filter or both, in addition to physical exfoliation daily and follow with a thick body lotion like soap and glory (even better if you can find the scent with actives in it).

Don’t know how old you but cell turnover decreases with age, so you have to stay consistent to see the best results

Please see a derm, I was prescribed 2 different creams and now just use tret as it helped a ton and keeps it clear too, frequently change your loofah, razor etc.

Have you tried urea cream?

Try amlactin 15% lotion, smells horrible but effective! Can use it daily.

Salicylic acid lotion after you shave. Exfoliate before shaving I use a net and an glycolic acid bar soap. Never use the same razor twice a cheap new razor is better than a used expensive one. Try to leave it as long as you can between shaves and shave in every direction but against the growth. My kp used to be really bad to the point that one of my legs was all hyperpigmented for a while and this helped so much. People say not to over exfoliate but I probably do so I use the salicylic acid lotion everytime I shower whether I shave or not.

I used first aid beauty KP bump eraser exfoliant on my thighs for a few months every couple of days and it helped a lot

The best products I’ve used are:

Amlactin First aid beauty kp sctub First aid beauty kp lotion Naturism retinol body lotion

More extreme: Lazer hair removal Chemical peels Tretinoin

As others have said the first aid Beauty KP physical exfoliate and the lotion they have. Natrium BHA body wash Topicals slather body serum Smooth as a baby now

Any lotion made with lactic acid is what you are looking for. Price point or brand is more of a personal preference.

Urea 40% cream plus lots and lots of moisturizer will make it go away