A bumpy scaly mess!
- Thread starter TINY HINY
- Start date
Help Support Makeuptalk.com forums:
- Joined
- May 24, 2006
- Messages
- 7,538
- Reaction score
- 38
From Paule Begoun:
[SIZE=12pt]Keratosis Pilaris[/SIZE]
What Causes This Problem: Clogged pores are the cause of keratosis pilaris—a skin condition where little, raised red bumps show up in patches on your upper arms, backside, or thighs. The bumps resemble chicken skin and can appear as small, red, inflamed pimples that occasionally itch, but most often they are just benign bumps that are visible on the skin and feel rough.
The Solution: Although there is no cure for these bumpy rough spots, it is possible to control the problem by unclogging the pores with gentle exfoliation, but NOT by scrubbing.
The right exfoliant can make a HUGE difference; in many cases, keratosis pilaris can be kept completely under control, meaning that there will be no visible signs of the condition as long as you continue to use the exfoliant.
Without question, the best way to reduce or get rid of these bumps is to use a product that contains beta hydroxy acid (BHA, also known as salicylic acid) listed as an active ingredient and that has a pH low enough for exfoliation to occur.
Two other interesting aspects of BHA are (1) it has antimicrobial properties, so it helps control the bacteria that may be causing the pimple-like eruptions, and (2) because it has anti-inflammatory properties it helps reduce or eliminate redness and inflammation.
[SIZE=12pt]Keratosis Pilaris[/SIZE]
What Causes This Problem: Clogged pores are the cause of keratosis pilaris—a skin condition where little, raised red bumps show up in patches on your upper arms, backside, or thighs. The bumps resemble chicken skin and can appear as small, red, inflamed pimples that occasionally itch, but most often they are just benign bumps that are visible on the skin and feel rough.
The Solution: Although there is no cure for these bumpy rough spots, it is possible to control the problem by unclogging the pores with gentle exfoliation, but NOT by scrubbing.
The right exfoliant can make a HUGE difference; in many cases, keratosis pilaris can be kept completely under control, meaning that there will be no visible signs of the condition as long as you continue to use the exfoliant.
Without question, the best way to reduce or get rid of these bumps is to use a product that contains beta hydroxy acid (BHA, also known as salicylic acid) listed as an active ingredient and that has a pH low enough for exfoliation to occur.
Two other interesting aspects of BHA are (1) it has antimicrobial properties, so it helps control the bacteria that may be causing the pimple-like eruptions, and (2) because it has anti-inflammatory properties it helps reduce or eliminate redness and inflammation.
- Joined
- Apr 16, 2011
- Messages
- 4
- Reaction score
- 0
if it looks like little tiny red spots, its called baby acne, my son has that and the only way it goes away for it is sun bathing, or fake and bake
See a doctor. My son has that on his arms and legs and his doctor prescribed him some medication (off hand I don't recall what it's called and he needs a new prescription for it). It was the only thing that got rid of the bumps. I used it too because I had a mild case of it on my upper arms as well and once I got rid of it I never had it again.
message me when you find out!
