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Keratosis Pilaris Appears Like Tiny Bumps or Brown Spots On The Skin
Keratosis Pilaris Appears Like Tiny Bumps or Brown Spots On The Skin
upper arms and legs. It doesn’t normally cause any pain or discomfort unless the
bumps get inflamed. Such red bumps are referred to as keratosis pilaris rubra faceii.
Although Keratosis pilaris is extremely common, many people don’t even realize that
this condition has got a name in medical parlance. Each bump is a hair follicle that got
clogged by dead skin cells, often with a hair trapped inside. If you scratch off a bump,
you might see a thin, coil of hair, but avoid scratching the bumps since it can inflame
the follicles and introduce pathogens that cause infection.
The exact reason of this skin disorder is not known, but dryness of skin seems to be a
contributing factor. Keratosis pilaris usually becomes worse during the drier months.
Hormonal changes may have a role too, because it is more common during
adolescence and pregnancy, and overweight women seem to be more prone to the
condition.
Keratosis pilaris is generally considered a cosmetic problem rather than a serious skin
disorder requiring medical intervention. But the roughness of the skin and its chicken
skin-like appearance can be annoying. Worrying about it doesn’t help, but it doesn’t go
away if you ignore it either. There are several home remedies you can use to reduce
this problem, if not cure it.
1. Exfoliation
Regular exfoliation is the simplest way to reduce the bumps. It removes the dead cells
on the skin surface, including the extra pile over the follicles, opening them up and
releasing the trapped hair, if any. You can expect visible improvement within a few
weeks, but exfoliation has to be done regularly to maintain the smooth feel of the skin.
Do not attempt to rub off the bumps at one go. It may irritate the skin and inflame the
follicles. If you’re already using scrubs, you may need to use ones with a rougher
texture to even out the bumps over several days. Apply a moisturizer after bath to
keep the skin hydrated.
Alternately, you can bundle up some oatmeal in a muslin cloth and use it to rub down
your body as you sit in the bath. Apply a moisturizer after washing off the oatmeal
residue.
Repeat applications may be necessary, but it is a two-in-one operation where the salt
does the exfoliation while the olive oil moisturizes the skin.
5. Coconut oil skin rub
2 Tbsp coconut oil
2 Tbsp granulated sugar/brown sugar
You can use coconut oil in place of olive oil. It may be semisolid as you make a paste
with the sugar, but melts into a liquid with the heat from the skin. Rub on with a circular
motion before or after a bath. Wipe off and rinse with water.
Coconut oil has anti-inflammatory properties that make it ideal for sensitive skin. It gets
almost completely absorbed into the skin, so rinsing with plain water to remove the
sugar crystals should be sufficient.
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8. Yogurt
3-4 Tbsp yogurt
Apply on the affected area and allow to dry on the skin for 10-15 minutes. Wash off
with a gentle soap. The lactic acid in the yogurt exfoliates the skin chemically. The milk
fats may moisturize the skin.
Creams containing 10% alpha hydroxy acids can be applied to the skin without any
adverse effects. Massage it in for best results. Wash off after 5 minutes. If your skin is
too sensitive, you can try lotions with 5% alpha hydroxyl acids.
Apply the contents of the Vitamin A capsules, rubbing it in with the fingertips. Wash off
after 10-15 minutes. Avoid going out in the sun when you are using Vitamin A or
retinol. They make the skin highly photosensitive.
Keratosis pilaris has a genetic factor, so it may not be possible to cure the condition.
But following a regular, yet gentle, exfoliating routine and keeping the skin moisturized
at all times can definitely keep the unsightly bumps in check.
Queratosis pilaris se presenta como pequeñas protuberancias o manchas marrones
en la piel, generalmente en los brazos y las piernas. Normalmente no causan ningún
dolor ni molestia a menos que los golpes tengan inflamados. Estas protuberancias
rojas se denominan Queratosis pilaris rubra faceii.
1. exfoliación
Exfoliación regular es la forma más sencilla de reducir las protuberancias. Elimina las
células muertas en la superficie de la piel, incluyendo la pila extra sobre los folículos,
les abriendo y soltando el pelo atrapado, si cualquier. Usted puede esperar una
mejora visible en unas semanas, pero la exfoliación debe hacerse regularmente para
mantener la sensación suave de la piel.
No trate de frotar los topes en una sola vez. Puede irritar la piel e inflamar los
folículos. Si ya usas peelings, puede que necesite usar con una textura más áspera
para igualar los golpes durante varios días. Aplicar una crema hidratante tras el baño
para mantener la piel hidratada.
Repetir las aplicaciones pueden ser necesarias, pero es una operación de dos en uno
donde la sal hace la exfoliación mientras el aceite de oliva hidrata la piel.
5. frotación de la piel aceite de coco
de
2 cucharadas de aceite de coco
2 cucharadas granulado de azúcar/panela
Se puede utilizar aceite de coco en lugar de aceite de oliva . Puede ser semisólido
como haces una pasta con el azúcar, pero se derrite en un líquido con el calor de la
piel. Frote con un movimiento circular antes o después de un baño. Limpie y enjuague
con agua.
Aceite de coco tiene propiedades antiinflamatorias que lo hacen ideal para pieles
sensibles. Es casi totalmente absorbida en la piel, para enjuague con agua para
eliminar los cristales de azúcar debería ser suficiente.
Cremas que contengan alfa-hidroxiácidos 10% pueden aplicarse a la piel sin efectos
adversos. En masaje para obtener los mejores resultados. Lavar después de 5
minutos. Si tu piel es demasiado sensible, puede tratar con cremas con ácidos alfa
hidroxi de 5%.
Aplicar el contenido de las cápsulas de vitamina A, frotando con las yemas de los
dedos. Lavar después de 10-15 minutos. Evitar salir al sol cuando se utiliza vitamina A
o retinol. Hacen la piel muy fotosensible.
Los pilaris de Keratosis tiene un factor genético, por lo que no puede ser posible curar
la condición. Pero aún después de un regular, suave, rutina de exfoliación y mantener
la piel humectada en todo veces pueden definitivamente guardar las protuberancias
antiestéticas en jaque.