Keratosis Pilaris - Treatment of "Goose Bumps"

Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a very common genetic follicular disease that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin and hence colloqually referred to as "chicken skin". Primarily, it appears on the back and outer sides of the upper arms, but can also occur on thighs and buttocks or any body part except glabrous skin (like the palms or soles of feet).

Worldwide, KP affects an estimated 40 to 50% of the adult population and approximately 50 to 80% of all adolescents. It is more common in women than in men. Varying in degree, cases of KP can range from minimal to severe.

Keratosis pilaris tends to occur as excess keratin, a natural protein in the skin, accumulates around hair follicles (process known as hyperkeratinization). Bearing only cosmetic consequence, the condition most often appears as a proliferation of tiny hard bumps that are seldom sore or itchy. Though people with keratosis pilaris experience this condition year round, it's during the colder months when moisture levels in the air are lower that the problem can become exacerbated and the “goose bumps” are apt to look and feel more pronounced in color and texture.

Although exfoliation, intensive moisturizing cremes, and medicated lotions containing alpha-hydroxy acids or urea may improve the appearance and texture of affected skin, results are not permanent. There is no known cure for this condition.

Keratosis Pilaris Treatment

Keratosis pilaris is a genetic condition of the skin in which the hair follicles become plugged with hair and with dead cells from the outermost layer of skin as the skin renews itself. Normally dead cells would shed off easily but when this genetic condition is present they get stuck in the hair follicles, and due to their excessive adherence form a scaly plug. The follicles redden and inflame causing papules: tiny rough pink bumps on the surface of the skin. They are numerous in the affected area. Each one is a horny plug, sometimes rather red but only rarely itchy and never sore.

The fact that it is localized to the individual follicles and occurs in each and every one in a certain area, explains its characteristic "millions of bumps" appearance.

The papules of keratoses pilaris are usually seen on the upper arms and thighs but also appear on the face, back, and buttocks. Each bump is a conical (spiny) plug resembling goosebumps. Sometimes, the skin surrounding the follicles might be slightly irritated, making it look like a red "rash".

Keratosis Pilaris is estimated to affect roughly half of the world's over-all population. The inheritance pattern of the condition is dominant. This means that only one copy of the Keratosis Pilaris gene is required to result in a person developing this condition. The practical implications of this are that if one parent has keratosis pilaris, the chance of the couple's child having keratosis pilaris is over 50%. If both parents have the condition, the odds are even higher.

Keratosis pilaris tends to be more severe during the winter months or other times of low humidity when skin dries out.

Keratosis relief & scarring prevention

BIOSKINCARE™ CREAM absorbs quickly, speeds skin regeneration and replacement of damaged cells and relieves many skin disorders including Keratosis Pilaris. It opens clogged pores, allows for normal shedding off dead skin cells, softens the skin scales around the follicle and helps to reduce scars. It also prevents scarring and acts as a natural remedy against skin infections including acne.

The cream works best for keratosis pilaris when applied twice daily. It softens the adherent skin scales around the follicle enabling them to be shed more easily.

Our treatment product, BIOSKINCARE™, is made of a natural substance gathered from the secretions of snails -Helix Aspersa Müller. These secretions are the same they use to quickly regenerate their own shell and skin whenever damaged. All this is made into our cream, the result is a natural remedy for scars, acne and many other skin problems and disorders.

The first noticeable effect is a softening of the skin and then the elimination of the plugging that may lead to acne formation. Scarring is avoided, reduced and may even vanish altogether. Ultimate healing is when new 'invisible' hair, known as lanugo, comes through the restored hair follicles in formerly damaged areas.

BIOSKINCARE™ CREAM softens rough and dry skin, removes excessive keratin and thus unclogs keratosis pilaris bumps.

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