Moisturizer
When the skin is dry, keratosis pilaris frequently flares up. Dry skin can be avoided by applying a moisturizer. A gentle skincare regimen can lessen the condition’s appearance and stop flare-ups. For instance, using an oil-free ointment or cream to hydrate your skin will help prevent clogged pores, a factor in keratosis pilaris.
Using a keratolytic dries out the skin. Therefore, you should hydrate afterward. Apply the moisturizer at least twice or three times daily, preferably after a bath or whenever your skin feels dry. Using an over-the-counter moisturizer also helps keeps the skin moisturized, reducing and softening the bumps.
Apply petroleum jelly, lanolin, or glycerin-based moisturizer, as these substances help retain moisture while soothing dry skin. The best moisturizers are also the thicker ones, like Eucerin and Cetaphil. The most suitable options for persons with keratosis pilaris are moisturizers containing alpha hydroxyl acids and ammonium lactate.
Your doctor can advise you on whether prescription-strength moisturizers are appropriate for you. The accumulation of keratin that leads to keratosis pilaris can be reduced with the help of medicated vitamin A creams. However, don’t use it too much. Using these medicated creams excessively can irritate your skin.
