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About Keratosis Pilaris Community: KPcommunity.org

Half of the over-all population has Keratosis Pilaris (KP) are you one of them? KP is a dry skin condition that usually appears like goosebumps, on the back of the arms.

Discuss this skin disorder with others on the Keratosis Pilaris Community Forum .

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Don't be ashamed that you have this skin condition, instead spread the word - The more people that know about KP, the better it's understood!

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53 year old woman with KP

I am a 53 year old woman with KP.  I just found out the technical name.  I always hated the bumps and thought if I shaved my legs more the bumps would go away.  While shaving did improv...
Posted by on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:37:00 GMT

tattoo kp skin? - forum entry

Has anyone been tattooed over their KP? I was lookin to get my whole arm done bt im wondering if you can even get ink done on KP skin... Cheers x Re: tattoo kp skin?  I have been wondering tha...
Posted by on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:49:00 GMT

Treating infant KP on the face - forum entry

I’m looking for some suggestions and support. Our newly adopted daughter has fairly severe KP on her cheeks. Our pediatric dermatologist prescribed AmLactin 12% twice a day and we are doing that...
Posted by on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:43:00 GMT

Twin sisters with KP - website submission

My twin sister and I are 21, and have had KP for as long as we can remember. I never understood what it was until now. I know there is no cure yet, but I now have the knowlege of this hereditary skin ...
Posted by on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:56:00 GMT

New girl who has just discovered KP! - forum entry

Hi everyone, I’m 23 and have had what appears to be KP since I was approx 10 years old. Despite several doctors visits, nobody has been able to give me a name for the condition until now! U...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:50:00 GMT

KP? Or maybe not? - forum entry

Hi I am new to this board, I am 44 and have just noticed recently...these red dots on my legs before shaving and after and a bit on the back of my arms where I dont shave. Thing is ...this is new to m...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:39:00 GMT

Self-Esteem is in the Pits! Low-Self Image! - forum entry

Can’t get rid of redness although bumps are gone! I want to show skin too! It’s so agnozing to see friends, and movie-stars dressed in sleeveless blouses and gorgeous arms! I hate the coin...
Posted by on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:20:00 GMT

help with toddlers kp - forum entry

Hello,I have a 21 month old little boy who has kp on his arms, legs, and face. He inherited it from me. I have it on my face but it is not nearly as bad as his. I have done everything. I now use dove ...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:50:00 GMT

chemical peel question - forum entry

I’ve tried everything to help my KP and they never get better. I was wondering if anyone had information on whether a chemical peel like they do to faces would maybe work to help the condition. ...
Posted by on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:49:00 GMT

Home remedies for keratosis pilaris - forum entry

Does anyone have any home remedies for KP? Topic posted on our forum - beautyfashionandstyle.yuku.com/topic/1847
Posted by on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:06:00 GMT