There is a skin condition out there that is very common and known as keratosis pilaris, or simply KP. What its symptoms constitute are red and rough bumps. Commonly this skin condition is referred to as chicken skin or red goose bumps. It's a condition that affects around 40% of the population. It is an irritating condition that you'll want to scratch (possibly causing scabs) that you'll find on the back of the tops of arms, the tops of the thighs, and the buttocks. Adolescents are usually the ones who suffer most from the symptoms of KP. The majority of people who suffer the condition are children. Men experience the condition less than women do.

When there is too much keratin being produced (keratin represents the protein found within the body), KP is produced. The natural protein found all within the body is keratin. This excessive amount of keratin then surrounds and subsequently entraps the skin pores. The red bumps we are all very aware come from the hard plugs being formed at this stage.

Let us note that this is not a life threatening condition. But you'll still want to get rid of it! And rest assured there are various treatment methods with which you can do just that. You can be happy again knowing you did what you could to clear up your skin's rough texture.

First you will want to exfoliate your skin well but not with a prescription quality scrub that will most often contain chemical ingredients that are very harsh on the sensitive skin the keratosis pilaris has affected nor with any type of exfoliation product containing benzoyl peroxide which further dries out your skin.

Retinoid is a way people label Vitamin A in many instances. Regarding recommended treatments, Retinoid is the way to go when dealing with KP. It serves to naturally accelerate the rate of sick and dead skin cells being eliminated from your body's system. And because of the fact that it is blocked skin pores that are the stem reason so many various KP symptoms arrive on your skin in the first place, this is very beneficial.

It is very important to moisturize your skin when suffering from KP but stick only to moisturizers with natural ingredients since those that contain harsh chemical ingredients are not suited for sensitive skin. There are many good moisturizing ingredients out there for KP. However the one we recommend is Vitamin E oil. This practice entails placing a few tablespoons of Vitamin E oil into a bathtub full of warm (preferably bubbly for extra relaxation) water. Soak yourself in it for minimum 15 minutes.

Microdermabrasion is another effective route to take when curing keratosis pilaris that uses a wire brush to create a suction action that can remove even the hardest keritinized plugs while leaving the skin smooth and toned afterwards.

Only strive to solve this problem with the most effective skin care remedy for keratosis pilaris.