Keratosis Pilaris Can Be Treated!Keratosis pilaris (also called ichthyosis follicularis, lichen pilaris, or follicular xeroderma) is a very common genetic condition that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps or papules on the skin, hence referred to as chicken skin. My name is Nanette and I am a Certified Master Herbalist and I am here to guide you in just the right treatment for this condition. 
The people that I see suffering from these symptoms find that they most often appear on the back and outer sides of the upper arms (though the lower arms can also be affected), and can also occur on the thighs and tops of legs, flanks, buttocks, or any body part. Excess skin forms around individual hair follicles, creating the characteristic minute, rough, grater-like bumps. The one exception where this disease can be manifested is glabrous skin (like the palms or soles of feet) which is another condition known as
hyperkeratosis
. Less commonly, lesions appear on the face, which may be mistaken for
acne.
Keratosis Pilaris affects almost 50% of the world's population and is particularly likely to affect anyone prone to
eczema
, asthma or hayfever, have celtic backgrounds, suffer from obesity, atopic dermatitis or ichthyosis. Many teens or people experiencing hormonal changes or imbalances can also show signs of these symptoms.
First, avoid conventional medications such as hydocortisone and steroids which may bring more harm than good. Start with the basics such as diet and skin care, and this will significantly improve and even correct your condition. Secondly, since keratosis pilaris is a condition which indicates lack of moisture and imbalance to the immune system and skin function, following as many of the following recommendations will bring great results. 1) Daily cleansing of the body both INTERNALLY and EXTERNALLY is very important. Washing with a hypo-allergenic "non-soap" wash helps the process of washing away the dead skin cells from the skin. Additionally, using an all natural Intestinal Bowel Cleanser will assist your body in removing internal waste that clogs not only the bowels but the proper functioning of the rest of the body thereby weakening your immune system. 2) You need to bring moisture back to your skin, by increasing water intake substantially as well as moisturizing your skin with the proper cream containing the best, healthful ingredients. Vitamin-derived antioxidants from plant sourced ingredients not only make the best ingredients for your "inside", but for your "outside" as well. For instance, vitamin C is essential for collagen formation and helps to maintain the integrity of skin tissue.
Urea will repair skin 7 layers deep unpacking dead, dry cells and acts as a strong humectant bringing necessary balance back to the skin. 3) In addition, you need to restore balance through proper nutrition which will greatly affect your immune health. We highly recommend essential fatty acids, such as omega-3, omega-6, omega-9 & GLA as well as Chlorella and Spirulina that provides superior and unbeatable nutrition. Below you will find a link to the natural products I recommend to all my clients that, in my professional evaluation, work BEST for keratosis pilaris.
Helpful Suggestions: Liquid Vitamins & Minerals Herbal Medicine Omega 3 Nutritional Oil
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I tell my clients that this disease is treatable with the proper knowledge and products. To get the positive results that they achieve, you must follow these recommendations which will effectively eliminate crustiness, flaking, and dry, rough chicken skin:
