|
| |
How is KP diagnosed in childhood?
- If you believe that you or your child may have the skin
condition Keratosis Pilaris, be sure to visit your child's Physician or
Dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis.
- In most cases, your child's doctor can diagnose KP simply
by examining and touching the affected area of the skin.
Is Keratosis Pilaris a fatal condition?
- KP is a benign skin condition and is not fatal.
What is the recommended treatment for KP in children?
- Treatment of Keratosis Pilaris is not medically
necessary; however, many parents of children with this condition choose to
seek treatment for cosmetic reasons.
- A common initial treatment of
Keratosis Pilaris is often intensive moisturizing. In mild to moderate
cases of KP, moisturizers and skin lubricants may
help with the dryness and ease KP symptoms, but usually do not clear up the
bumps in more severe cases.
- The most common treatment recommended for moderate to
sever cases of KP is a topical lotion or cream (urea
preparations, lactic acid creams and topical retinoids).
Mild peeling agents (alpha-hydroxy acids and
skin-smoothing scrubs) are the most effective in opening the clogged
hair follicles by removing the excess skin.
- Keratosis Pilaris symptoms often worsen during the Winter
months, when your child's skin will likely be the driest. In the
Summer months, the increase in humidity leaves skin less dry, and the
pinkish-red coloration can easily become camouflaged.
What over-the-counter products are useful for children with KP?
- There are many products that can be purchased in your
local drugstore, grocery store or online that can
be quite effective in lessening the symptoms of Keratosis Pilaris.
- For more information on where to buy recommended products
for KP online, click here.
Can KP be completely cured?
- Unfortunately, there is no known cure for Keratosis
Pilaris. Although the condition may remain for years, symptoms usually
lessen by age 30.
- Because KP is often an inherited skin condition,
recommended treatments KP are only for the temporary relief of symptoms.
The treatment recommended by your child's doctor should be continued on a
regular basis to ensure best results in lessening the visibility and texture
of the bumps. Results will vary from case to case, which simply means
that what may work for my child, may not work for yours.
- Each child's skin is different, so try different
remedies
until you find the best product with the best results for your child.
Be sure to visit our
KPKids Message Boards
to chat with
other parents of children with Keratosis Pilaris.
| |
|
