Keratosis Pilaris Symptoms, Causes and More
Article Sources
- 1. 'Keratosis Pilaris.' Nidirect, 12 Nov. 2019, www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/keratosis-pilaris
- 2. Admin. 'Gluten Causes Keratosis Pilaris(A.k.a. ‘Chicken Skin’): Fact or Myth?' Celiac Community Foundation of Northern California, 18 Feb. 2017, celiaccommunity.org/2016/gluten-keratosis-chicken-skin
- 3. 'Keratosis Pilaris.' Nidirect, 12 Nov. 2019, www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/keratosis-pilaris
Home Management
There's no cure for keratosis pilaris, but mild cases can be managed effectively. Dry skin makes the condition worse, so hydrating the skin could help prevent that.2Admin. ‘Gluten Causes Keratosis Pilaris(A.k.a. ‘Chicken Skin’): Fact or Myth?’ Celiac Community Foundation of Northern California, 18 Feb. 2017, celiaccommunity.org/2016/gluten-keratosis-chicken-skin
Exfoliating the skin and then applying a cream with 10 percent urea and lactic acid could help. Individuals can make a good at-home exfoliating mixture using equal parts of water and apple cider vinegar. Supplementing the diet with omega-3 fatty acids or fish oil also seems to help some individuals.
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