Keratosis Pilaris Treatment Blog

Keratosis Pilaris can not be cured, but it can be treated.

Here is a list of the Keratosis Pilaris products that I will be using for the initial testing.  Please note that not all of the products are specifically for Keratosis Pilaris. Some of the products listed were gathered from forums in which people said that the products were effective against KP.  Also,  Cetaphil is a gentle cleanser for sensitive skin that I will be using on the parts of  my body where a body scrub will not be applied.  I choose the Market America Timeless Acne Prescription as one of the tests because I wanted to see if a generic acne treatment could clear up b just as well as an expensive b kit.

Name

AmLactin

Description

From AmLactin Website, “A proprietary combination of emollient, humectant,
and alpha-hydroxy acids proven to exfoliate and
hydrate the skin.”

Claims to exfoliate dead skin cells, soften skin and retain moisture

Active Ingredient(s)

12% Lactic Acid

Price

$17 for an 8 oz bottle

Name

Glytone

Description

From the Glytone website, “the 2-step system for keratosis pilaris incorporates intensive glycolic acid levels to rid the skin of unsightly bumps and reveal smooth supple skin.
Kit contains Body Lotion + Exfoliating Body Wash + Shower Pouf”.

Active Ingredients

17.5% glycolic acid

Price

$56 for the kit (scrub, lotion, and pouf)

Name

Dermadoctor KP Duty Kit

Description

From Dermadoctor website, “rapidly improves the appearance of “chicken skin bumps” by exfoliating without causing irritation and hydrating dryness with a powerful, dermatologist preferred humectant, leaving skin soft and smooth. Eliminates inflammation at base of each hair follicle (visible as reddish “polka dots”), with continued use”.

Active Ingredient(s)

Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid

Price

$80 for the kit (body scrub+lotion)

Name

Carmol-20

Description

Carmol 20 is a keratolytic used to treat a variety of skin and nail conditions, including dry skin, eczema, corns, or calluses. Carmol 20 may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Active Ingredient

20% Urea

Price

$20-11 for 3 oz tube

Name

Eurcerin Intensive Repair Body Cream

Description

Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Body Creme gently exfoliates dry, damaged skin, while providing 24 hours of moisturization to leave skin noticeably softer and smoother.

Active Ingredient(s)

Urea and alpha hydroxy acids

Price

$10-8 for an 8.4 oz bottle

Name

Market America Timeless Prescription 3 Step Acne Care System

Description

From the Market America website, “Take control of acne blemishes with Timeless Prescription 3 Step Acne Care System. Our 3 Step Acne Care System was developed to completely interrupt three primary factors that contribute to acne.  Step 1 exfoliates surface skin cells, Step 2 removes pore-clogging oil and Step 3 eliminates acne-causing impurities.

Active Ingredient(s)

Benzoyl Peroxide

Price

$70 for the kit(cleanser, toner, and repair lotion)

Name

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Description

From Cetaphil website, “Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser is great for daily makeup removal or as part of a skin care regimen to treat the dryness caused by topical medications used in the treatment of acne, fine lines and wrinkles. Originally formulated for dermatologists, it is gentle on your skin and sensitive to your skin’s needs. Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser will not strip the skin of natural protective oils or emollients, or disturb the skin’s natural pH balance. It is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, making it an excellent choice for daily facial cleansing.

Recommended by Dermatologists for years for people with special skin needs like acne, rosacea, or eczema because of its gentleness. Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser is gentle enough for children, teens and adults.”

Active Ingredient(s)

Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol

Price

$11-8 for a 16 oz. bottle