11 Month Old Diagnosed with Keratosis Pilaris

I also have had this condition for roughly 10 or so years on my arms. If you can use a lotion that contains glycolic acid that would be great. I never did too much exfoliation as my doctor told me that's what the glycolic acid in the lotion does. I stopped using all laungry and dryer sheets that had any scent in them. I now use the laundry soap, ALL that is fragrance free. There are dryer sheets too that are fragrance free. I immediately noticed a big difference in my skin. I have some scarring from scratching but I don't have the red bumps anymore. Limit the hot baths too. It just dries the skin out and makes life miserable.

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I've had it my whole life and just recently discovered what it was (I'm 31) when I noticed it on the backs of my 21mo son's arms (where mine is). His pediatrician recommended some products, but it comes and goes regardless of what I've done because, like others have said, you don't want to go crazy with the exfoliation on a baby or child. I just make sure I lotion him up right after his bath, even before he's completely dry, because it helps the skin absorb moisture.

For myself, however, I realized that exfoliation is the key to remove the dead skin around the hair follicles, and I just use my Mary Kay microdermabrasion set.

Don't stress about it. I had to chuckle when you said your baby was "diagnosed." Other than a few image problems when I was in high school, I hardly even notice it.

My sister, father and I all have it. It's really nothing. I find that if I'm in a really dry climate or not moisturizing right after the shower, it gets worse. But I've never really been bothered by it physically. I actually didn't know what it was until about 5 years ago when my sister (now 39) had it diagnosed on her. I use Cetaphyl daily and it's barely noticeable. It really isn't something too terribly bad and have never really worried about it (except when I HAVE to go sleeveless and I'm feeling self conscious). Good luck! Hope this helps...

take care,
J.

Like the previous responder said, it's certainly nothing to be concerned about. My son, husband, and mother-in-law all have it. It's more of an inconvenience than anything.
After doing some research and by trial and error, we discoverd that keeping the skin well hydrated (Euceryn is awesome!) and exfoliated, helps keep the bumps to a minimum - sometimes they even go away completely. They'll come and go, and sometimes get worse because of dry weather, but it really is no big deal.
Good luck!

I've had KP my whole life. Most people don't get it very bad, I am of course and exception. Mine completely covers my upper arms and outter thighs and started to spread to other areas when I got pregnant. I have tried just about everything. The best soap i've found is Alba pinapple face wash (it has pinapple and papaya extracts in it, both naturally soften the keratin). I use a variety of moisturizers depending on the weather and how dry my skin is they include Aveno calming lotion, cetaphil lotion and neutrogena body oil (very light weight for hot days.)

Since your baby is still young you won't want to go crazy with the exfoliation but when he/she is older you will want to get a good loofa, a face scrub and (if its really bad) a home microderabrasion kit.

Good luck

Hello,

It's really nothing to worry about. I have had it my whole life and my son who is almost 4 has it too. It has never given me any problems, other than I was a bit self conscious about it growing up and didn't want to wear sleeveless shirts. Other than that, it's harmless.

A.

I make a couple of products in my natural skincare line that might be of assistance for you. The first is an exfoliating cleansing scrub that is quite gentle and very moisturizing. The other is my Rash Relief oil or lotion. If the condition is severe you might try the oil to soften the surface build-up and aid in exfoliation. The oil is just as effective and some people do prefer the lotion over the oil to prevent residue from excess transfering to fabrics, etc. Many of my customers use this to calm psoriasis, eczema and a host of other skin conditions. Take a look at my website: www.mccluckfarms.com. I'd even be happy to send you a small sample of each if you'd like to give them a try.

Hi A L,
I have Keratosis Pilaris on my thighs and upper arms. Dermadoctor makes products especially for this called KP Duty. I don't know if it can be used on babies. It contains Glycolic Acid, so ask your pediatrician if it is safe. It really works.
Sincerely,
L.

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My 6 yr. old daughter has this, and I have done a lot of research on it. The key is to continually exfoliate and keep the skin moisturized. We use a buff puff for sensitive skin to exfoliate and California Baby cream and Aquaphor on her body (she has Keratosis on the backs of her arms). We purchase the California Baby cream at Whole Foods. It comes in a small jar and is for eczema, etc. Also buff puff her cheeks and then apply Aquaphor. Buff puff the skin while dry.

Dear A L,

I do not have this condition. I am a research junkie, I can spend hours online doing medical research. I have come across a few different things about this condition.
first, a person on a bulletin was saying that her and her daughter were going in a spa/pool all summer and the KP on their arms cleared - gone. After stopping the swimming it came back. She thinks it's because the complex was using a COPPER product to condition the water and that is what she attributed it to. I cant remember what the name of the product was.
Another post attributes it to a GLUTEN ALLERGY.
Third, my daughter has chicken skin on her knees. Upon a little research, it seems Vit A and Omega 3 oils are deficient. COD LIVER OIL is high in both of these (and I beleive Cod liv oil is the best source of Vit A.) It has worked for her.
Ive also read Sulfur (MSM) works well. (maybe there was sulfur in the chemicals in the spa?) I dunno.
Good Luck.

Hi,

I've had this all my life. I have it all over my arms and legs. Now it looks like my son will have it, too, on his arms and upper thighs.

It's nothing to worry about it. It's just kind of ugly and made me feel self-concious about having having "rough" skin instead of beautiful, soft, touchable skin.

I've never really "treated" it -- just lived with it. I've noticed that scrubbing the bumpy areas in the shower and moisturizing immediately after helps keeps the skin softer looking and feeling.I don't scrub my son, but I lotion him immediately after baths. Also, I've noticed letting wind and air get to the skin helps it -- not keeping it totally covered up as I did for many years.

Hope this helps. Don't worry about your sweet pea :-)

Hi AL
I've had this all my life too. I didn't know the technical name, but it is harmless, a doctor once told me that it is very common. Yeah-so I don't have gorgeous skin, but it never bothered me...and I am pretty vain...hee hee.
So don't worry. I do use glycolic lotions to help smooth it out sometimes, and sometimes it is heavier than other times.
Exfoliation helps, but I find I have to do it all the time. I do use an exfoliating mitt that works best, and is much much cheaper than scrubs.
Good Luck...