It is possible to cure KP once for all? Unfortunately, but no. Chicken skin cannot be treated once and for all, but there are various options how to lower its signs and symptoms. Keratosis Pilaris is also know as Chicken skin, as it builds little red bumps on your skin similar to those on chicken skin.

It is hard to say just how many people suffer from this skin disorder, as unless you visit a doctor, it is often times wrongly diagnosed for basic acne.

What is the major cause of KP?

Keratosis pilaris is as a result of an overproduction of keratin on the surface of the skin, which will in turn plug hair follicles to create red and inflamed bumps with a white center. KP is somehow unique for every patient out there, so what works for many, doesn't always have to work for you. Very often you have to try the remedy solutions one by one until you find the one best suited for your skin and condition. Unlike other skin disorders, KP can be many times successfully treated by different home made remedies, so this should always be your fist step. If it won't help, get some reputable treatment product.

How to treat Keratosis Pilaris

Start by exfoliating your skin, so choose a proper product for it. Don't bye the cheapest ones, as these many times do more harm than good. Before you make the final decision, always read the booklet attached to each product and omit those that can trigger allergic reaction. Not even that, chemicals based supplement can result in several skin problems to appear leaving ugly and un-treatable scars on your skin. Gentle exfoliation will remove the buildup of dead skin so that the bumps will no longer form, and it can also simultaneously help to remove built-up scar tissue from previous keratosis pilaris outbreaks. Direct sun light and hot water are your worst enemies while you suffer from KP, so stay away from them. KP is exacerbated in drier weather, and hot water has the potential to dry out the surface of the skin even further. If you are someone who loves steaming showers, you may need to make a compromise and reduce the temperature of the water to lukewarm. This will avoid additional inflammation in the skin brought on by dryness, and it will also reduce chronic redness in the skin tone.

Last but not least, balance your skin with natural ingredients. Never pick anything without 100% natural materials. Remember that chemicals based products many times make the skin condition ever worse. Because of this, you should moisturize with natural ingredients that consist of antioxidants, which will neutralize free radical damage underneath the surface of the skin. On a side note, many patients of keratosis pilaris will often tan their skin to reduce the bumps, which causes long-term free radical injury. The truth of the matter is that there is therapy available without incurring serious sun damage, and you must also reduce any sun damage that has occurred by using topical antioxidants to moisturize and balance the tone of your skin! This could make a dramatic difference in calming and reducing the physical appearance of bumps caused by keratosis pilaris. I hope this quick overview of Keratosis Pilaris brought some hope in your fight with it. Never give up, your are not alone.