Can keratosis pilaris be cured?

Skin diseases are very common in real life, especially for teenage girls. When they find that their skin is different from others, it will undermine their self-confidence. Keratosis pilaris is a typical example. Its main manifestation is the growth of small bumps on the arms, which makes the skin rough and not smooth, and is even more unfriendly to people who are slightly overweight. So can keratosis pilaris be cured?

This skin problem occupies a large proportion of the world's population, 80% of people suffer from this disease, and it is called an "incurable disease"!

Mainly because

(1) Symptoms can be found in every generation. This disease is a dominant inheritance caused by mutation of the 12th pair of chromosomes in the human body. This is the so-called physical problem. It is due to the keratinization of the hair follicles, which affects the growth of vellus hair, so the skin surface feels rough, like goose bumps, and there is indeed a curly hair in each small papule. In addition, the symptoms are also related to hypothyroidism, vitamin A deficiency, etc., so this is why the doctor will basically only prescribe retinoic acid ointment for you when you go to the hospital.

(2) From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, keratosis pilaris is mainly caused by liver qi stagnation, liver wood overcoming earth, and spleen and stomach weakness. As we all know, the spleen and stomach are the foundation of acquired constitution. A weak spleen and stomach will inevitably lead to malnutrition of the skin and eventually cause this disease.

So, is it true that ugly keratosis pilaris cannot be cured?

After a large amount of medical record research and data statistics, it was found that with the help of relevant medications and daily washing and care, the symptoms of most people will indeed be alleviated with age, especially the particles on the "durian" skin will gradually smooth out. However, it is basically impossible to restore healthy skin through medication in a short period of time, so don't despair! It should be pointed out in particular that severe keratosis pilaris requires early treatment, because delayed treatment can not only easily form unsightly pigmentation, but also greatly increase the difficulty of treatment.

Men basically give up treatment, but women care more than a little

Because it does not affect your health, it only affects your beauty! There is currently no medicine that can "cure" it, so many people give up treatment, but young women are desperately looking for a cure.

As a medical professional, the advice I can give you here is absolutely scientific and effective, but it does not guarantee a cure!

1: Never squeeze, grab or scratch the chicken skin with your hands.

2: Chicken skin lacks water and oil, so it needs to use a moisturizing body lotion to achieve the effect of hydrating and skin care.

3. Eat more fruits that are high in water: oranges, watermelons, peaches, etc. Do not eat fried, sour, spicy or irritating foods.

4: Bath, bath, bath! If you want good skin in summer, remember not to be lazy and skip scrubbing in winter. The water temperature for bathing must be kept at around 40℃, otherwise the high temperature bath will "make things worse". Exfoliate regularly, such as once a month, and use exfoliating bath products, such as scrub, exfoliating brush, loofah, etc. Note that moderate exfoliation can help this disease to a certain extent, but excessive exfoliation will cause damage to the skin. Excessive friction will not only hurt the skin, but also make the stratum corneum thicker.

5: Of course, drug treatment is the key. When choosing products, it is best to test your skin type before using medications and skin care products. This is very effective for chicken skin. Taking vitamins orally or eating more foods rich in vitamin A can help this disease to a certain extent; in addition, external use of skin keratin softening or keratin dissolving agents can alleviate symptoms and make the skin surface smoother. For example, topical retinoic acid, salicylic acid ointment, etc., the application of retinoic acid should start with a low concentration, such as 0.05%-0.1%, to avoid irritation to the skin, and use it once a day at night. The drug needs to be used long-term to be effective.

6: It is really effective to apply body lotion regularly, because "chicken skin" is a skin that lacks both water and oil. Using ordinary body lotion will not be moisturizing enough. Instead, you should use body cream sold in pharmacies that is specially formulated for extremely dry skin. You should also use moisturizing cleansing products when bathing.

Seven: Combine work and rest. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, it is important to say that physical and mental relaxation is the greatest aid to improving one's physical condition. Maintaining normal and adequate sleep will allow the skin to rest, while exercise will promote the metabolism of the skin. Both are indispensable!

Finally, it must be said that if keratosis pilaris is caused by congenital gene DNA, it cannot be cured. External medication can only improve the condition. Although it has flaws, its "faint" existence reminds us to always pay attention to our image and health!