SPR - Keratosis Pilaris (KP)

does anyone have a LO with this??

I've dealt with it for as long as I can remember. I remember being so embarressed as a teen because of it (I have it on my upper arms/legs)


I think DD is developing it now The skin on her forearms and shins has become bumpy, and now I think it's starting on her FACE

Can anyone suggest any good moisturizers that work well with KP that are safe 1. for a baby, and 2. for the face?

I know the best treatment is to keep her skin hydrated but it's tough

Re: SPR - Keratosis Pilaris (KP)

val, check the related topics below

my poor soaps! im sure jack will get it too

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Ds has it. I took him to a ped derm last year...he is on a script lotion but really nothing does too much. I find with DS it is worse in the hot summer months. And the more I mosturize the better! but I can't find anything that really clears it up.

He has it on his arms, (basically shoulder to wrist) and butt and thighs.

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Is that when the skin is bumpy, almost like you have the chills?
If so, both my 2 have it, DS has it more.

The creams that I have found that help if you use it every night are the following:
Gentle naturals Eczema cream
Gold Bond, I like the shea butter one
Curel continuos care ( I have been using this for a few months now)

I like the Curel the best because it is very moisturizing without being heavy. I also have dry skin and this has really helped with that.

I am not really a fan of baby creams, the only I used on my kids were Aveeno and even that didn't seem to help.

I also switched to Dove moisture body wash. I started using that around 1.

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My DS has it. It has improved a lot over the past 6 months. Started when he was about a year old.

I use Aveeno body wash only with him- it is great for his skin.

I also got Eucerin cream to put on it right after a bath.

Derm recommended Impruv lotion, ordered it from Amazon. This stuff is the best- just have to get my 2 year old to sit still so I can slather him with it!

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I have had it since I was pre-teen age, Ds had it all over his face bad, arms and legs. Nothing I have ever done for myself or DS has worked, but around 2 1/2 he outgrew it, on his face at least. I recently read about Cervae and tried the soap and cream and no results so far. My arms and upper legs flair up really bad after giving birth. So far no signs of it on DD. (Knock wood)

At the suggestion of my Ped and Ped derm I have tried
Dove bar soap
Eucerin cream
Aveeno cream wash
Lachydrin
Lachyrin 5
Cervae (on me not DS)
And 2 or 3 other creams that I don't remember.

Honestly leaving it be was the best thing to do....it hasgotten much better and is gone on his face which was my main concern. I know its upsetting

Message edited 9/10/2010 4:33:57 PM.

Re: SPR - Keratosis Pilaris (KP)

Posted by MaMaTeenie

I have had it since I was pre-teen age, Ds had it all over his face bad, arms and legs. Nothing I have ever done for myself or DS has worked, but around 2 1/2 he outgrew it, on his face at least. I recently read about Cervae and tried the soap and cream and no results so far. My arms and upper legs flair up really bad after giving birth. So far no signs of it on DD. (Knock wood)

At the suggestion of my Ped and Ped derm I have tried
Dove bar soap
Eucerin cream
Aveeno cream wash
Lachydrin
Lachyrin 5
Cervae (on me not DS)
And 2 or 3 other creams that I don't remember.

Honestly leaving it be was the best thing to do....it hasgotten much better and is gone on his face which was my main concern. I know its upsetting

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I've got it, and I'm pretty sure DS has it too. He doesn't have the bumps yet, but his legs and arms get SO red. We've just been using Lubriderm lotion and Aveeno in the tub.

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My DD#2 has it - I was told to pretty much leave it alone - it got pretty bad for about 2 months in the summer and now it is getting better - not gone but MUCH better where it no longer bothers me to feel or look at it. I will bump my thread a lot of the moms gave me really good advice. I tried some of the lotions they recommended and it did get better but it seems like now that summer and the heat are going away it slowly looks a little better.

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hmm...baby aquaphor??? that's the solution to everything...lol.

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The ped derm we saw recommended amlactin 12% lotion. It is over the counter but you might have to ask for it from the pharmacist. I get it at costco. I usually use aquaphor on his face. It has definitely gotten better as he has gotten older.