Keratosis Pilaris: How to treat dry bumpy skin aka chicken skin! | Dr. Shereene Idriss
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 7. 06. 2024
- Chicken skin... Strawberry skin... KP! Whatever you've called it, here's the need to know on keratosis pilaris. What it looks like, how to prevent flare-ups, and how best to help yourself!
0:00 intro
1:56 what is keratosis pilaris
4:30 who is affected by KP
5:44 symptoms of KP
6:48 tips to prevent flare-ups
8:22 maintenance therapies
14:50 in-office procedures
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I really appreciate you showing how KP appears on people of color. Most ppl, even doctors describe and show pics of only red raised bumps on white skin which makes it difficult to understand if it is even the same condition..kudos to you!
âStrawberry skinâ for us!
Exactly...I'm like if one more doctor describes it just as "red bumps" I'm going to scream. Like billions of people have tan and brown skin. The bumps can be white, red, or brown/black.
Yes I completely agree ! African American and it gets brown to dark brown .
Yes, I keep getting confused because I know I have it but so many videos describe them as red bumps and mine are the same color as the rest of my skin (white)
Iâm Hispanic and my bumps appear brown not red so Iâm always confused as well. Iâm not even that dark either.
I have an extensive case of KP throughout my body. The dermatologist was amazed that it extended beyond the usual places. I was counseled that keeping the skin moisturized was the key to maintenance. If you have a bad case you can buy a high Urea content cream to begin moisturizing your skin at the beginning. For bathing/showers I use Cetaphil Body Wash for Eczema/Dry Skin. Before drying my skin with a bath towel I use a small amount of natural Almond Oil throughout my body. You can also use the Neutrogena Bath Oil or Shea Butter Oil. The key is to pat dry NOT rub down with the bath towel. Once I'm towel dry I slather on a rich body lotion for dry skin, the one never fails is the Nivea Essentially Enriched body lotion. Do this EVERY time you shower AND use some form of lotion during the day... you'll have the KP completely under control. All these products are inexpensive, no harsh perfume scents, & are easy to follow. I've been doing this for almost 17 yrs now. I now get complements on how soft my skin is. People are shocked when I tell them I have the chicken skin condition.
Hi Rosie! Thanks for these amazing tips. I'll try them for sure. I live in India, and the strange thing is that my condition gets worse in summers idk why, because at that due to frequent sweating, the skin remains moisturised throughout the day, but I still want to itch and scratch it more during summers.
And just like you, i have it all over my body too, even on my face, chest, collar bone part, stomach and the usual arms and thighs :(
@@pragyapandey24 I'm happy that the info can help. I'm not a dermatologist but I've studied this condition extensively. It sounds like your skin is dehydrated which is why it itches whether you sweat or if its cold/dry. If your local pharmacy sells prescription strength Urea topical cream without a doctor's prescription & its affordable buy it. Its a super charged cream made to moisturize skin. I suggest to use at night after showering but its up to every person when to use it. The key is that it will take time for your skin to absorb the moisturizers. The more the KP the more months you have to be patient. Another aspect is that you have to use moisturizer lotion every day. I can imagine its difficult to want to use body lotion during India's monsoon weather with it being so humid. đŹ Ask your local pharmacist or beauty cream sales rep to find body lotions that are usable during peak humid monsoon seasons. Find creams that are non-comedogenic for your face/neck which means it doesn't clog pores. In addition, inexpensive reputable sunblock/sunscreen body lotions that have moisturizers mixed in are a great way to use a daily body lotion for the sun exposed areas.
@@rosiegomez5809 I'm also from India
I will follow suggestions
Do you shower every single day or is it better with this condition to shower every other day to not strip the skin? If you donât shower you still apply lotion?
â@@MK-dj5vz I would recommend opting for cold showers ! They aren't pleasant but the benefits of cold exposure, if you want to do some research, is extraordinary. Nr 1 reason: Warm water dries the skin out
I've lived my whole life with KP and was so self-conscious as a kid about it. I hated the appearance of my arms and back and would go out of my way to never wear sleeveless tops and backless/low cut dresses. Using AHA or salicylic acid (testing different products, not using at the same time) has helped minimize the appearance. Nothing has cured my KP, but at the end of the day, learning to love the skin I'm in over time has helped make a difference. Thank you for covering this often overlooked skin concern!
Iâm right there with you. â€ïž I hated my KP from childhood to young adulthood, but have finally decided to embrace my skin for what it is and try to serve it well.
How old are you? It usually gets better with age
âIt gets better with ageâ is relative. Iâm a full grown adult and the only thing that got better is that itâs no longer on my face. Facial KP is only typical for pediatric cases.
@@laurawilliams9206 For many people it's better after puberty or menopause. But good for you that you still love your skin, you're beautiful
Whats the product's name?
I love that you're active on CZcams. It's so much easier to follow the people you like on CZcams than Instagram. IG has become so incredibly busy that you can't follow along because of some weird algorithm. Whereas CZcams videos appear in chronological order which is perfect.
BTW you make the best videos đ
I agree. CZcams is the easiest to follow. IG is very busy! Facebook is even worse.
Agreed! I followed her on IG but I don't think I've seen her on there unless I look for her.
My IG is like, from 5 posts I scroll down, 6 are ad's.... So tiresome! Also youTube makes me feel less harassed đ
Thank you for this. Thereâs a lot of us that have KP but are too embarrassed to talk about it.
Or we donât know what it is... I remember trying to hide it in middle school and people who saw it would say, âWhat is that?!â, âWhat happened?!â, or âAre you okay??â
itâs 2022 and thereâs no cure because itâs not serious enough? yet thereâs things for acne and even wrinkle prevention but we canât get something to get rid of this bs ? really? lmao. whatever bro.
been so embarrassed about mine, even thought it's not that visible. mostly came from having NO idea what it was, i thought that it was just something wrong with me or from something i was doing wrong
Iâve been dealing with KP for years and what I learned from this video is that Iâve basically been doing EVERYTHING wrong. Thank you!! Also, totally random but that little rainbow in your door frame in the background totally made me smile and feel happy. đ
ARE YOUU FOR REAL? I was just looking for products to help me with KP. I have been struggling with KP for two years. Canât wear shorts, sleeveless tops or dresses. It really has been affecting my confidence. Thank you for doing this video.
NEVER clicked the subscribe button so fast in my LIFE. This video was genuinely helpful and I canât wait to see how my skin and life changes after following her advice, thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!
Thank you so much for this as I have it. My Dad had it and I didn't always till I got older.I hate having it but glad I'm not alone on this. I'm so glad you have this YT channel for those of us who can't come to your office but I bet we all want too.
She is a true blessing omg never have I ever watched a doctor talk so understandable and normal about topics that interest me. She doesnât try to just attract attention and by not doing that she just seems to be the most relatable person!!!!
This was the most helpful video I have ever seen!! Even more helpful than my own dermatologist!! Thank you!!
I just would like to thank you!! I have been following you since you did the Allure : Day in the life of a dermatologist segment. You have truly helped me transform my skin care for myself as well as my children. I am 38 years old and feel more comfortable in my own skin then I ever have. You are truly amazing!!
I want to thank Dr. Ekpen for helping me with his herbal medicine that cure my Heart disease completely. I have been living with Heart disease for the past 4years. I was so happy when I found Dr Ekpen blogs. the great herbalist doctor who cure my Heart disease recently.
Does your children have keratosis too?
Thank you! Especially going through the mental part of this skin issue. Though this is a benign skin issue it does really put a damper on one's mentality. You have a gracious way of addressing the mental and physical aspects that is very understanding and caring. One goes to their own dermatologist and they ware treated as a number :( You get "it". So many don't.
Thank you ever so much!!
I am a cosmetologist from India and you are one of the best dermat I listen to on CZcams
Thanks for the all the knowledge
first timer here. love your videos are straight to the point..I don't get bored. thank you for explaining that. feeling blessed to have found you. great job!
I binged watched every single one of the videos that you've posted. THANK YOU. My sweet and smart dermatologist is on maternity leave and her replace is Dolores Umbridge of dermatology so I needed advice since my skin become super sensitive - I'm on isotretoin. One week since I found you and today I'm glowing not red godess - all thanks to you. Dr Shereen you are a treasure đ€
Youâve literally âcuredâ mine!!! Iâve always been so insecure about my bumpy skin and always wanted baby soft skin. And now I have it. Thank you so much đ«đ„°
What products do you use
So happy for you! Would love it if you could share what products worked for you.
hello, may i ask if the redness is gone too?
Rip
WHAT A HERO!!! It's been almost a year since I've been putting BHA 3x a week to my Chicken Skin but it is not yet gone, this is what I literally need
Cerave SA made it worse for me :((
@@SJ-hk7kc cerave it's not working for međ
So glad to have found your channel. âšYour skin is INCREDIBLEâš
Dang. I used to scratch and scratch to remove them alllllll through my teens and well into my twenties. SO happy this kind of education and visibility is available now đđ»
I think Iâve tried nearly everything to rid myself of my âpermanent goosebumps.â After watching this vid, I may give a go to some of the products mentioned that I have not yet tried. Thanks for covering this condition. Iâve had it for 40 years! đ©đ
Based on what Im charged for medical care like this, each video you produce is worth about $300-$500. Thank you so much đ
I don't have KP, but I'm really glad that you put out a full blown video on the subject to help people who may be affected.
I appreciate that you shared products in different price points.
I started developing KP just above my elbows on my forearm and had no idea what it was! Always thought it was just typical dry skin. Thank you for this video, I now understand what it is and how to deal with it haha
This channel is everything !! â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžđ„șđ„șđ„ș
This was so informative. Thank you! I would absolutely love to see a similar video on rosacea, especially the managing side of it.
You are saving me so much.....I was so insecure about it....I'm feeling so good now..... thanks so much....may God bless you â€ïž
thanks a lot for this video! I have lived my whole life with this thing on my arms and never knew what was it!!! now I will take action, thanks for this valuable content
I wait for your new video every Saturday morning! Keep them coming
the people's dermatologist †thank you for sharing your knowledge
Your videos are always very helpful, I love how you go to the point. Thank you.
Thank you for this Dr Shereene! You are a GOD SENT to us on CZcams! đđđ»đ
First I love you. Thank you for educating me and everyone with your videos. đ
So happy to see a video dealing with the body today! I would love to see a video specifically addressing feet, hands and especially fingernails. My fingernails peel and shred. What am I doing or not doing? đ Thank you for your weekly âclassesâ đ€
Not a dermatologist, just a nail polish addict, but are you using a cuticle oil and the correct sort of nail file?
Oils need to be jojoba based - I just but huge bottles of it and chuck some Vitamin E oil in for good measure - and try a very fine-grit file, not the coarse emery boards or the metal ones we're used to. I find a glass file works best for me but some prefer a decent fine-grit card file.
My mother has always had terribly split, peeling nails and they are infinitely better just from using a glass file - I just have her a cheap freebie one I had to try out, they work just as well. The combo of miniaturization that actually goes into the nail and a fine file that doesn't tear the layers can make a world of difference. Ofc, you may have tried them already but if not it's an easy place to start that will benefit anyway.
Good luck.
You make Saturdays that much better! Can you please talk about psoriasis ?
Thank you!!!! Thank you!!!! Iâve been waiting for this for so long đ„°
Finally someone includes a picture of what it looks like on darker skin
Iâm so happy you made this video
What did we do to deserve you ? đâ€
wore sunscreen
@@VeronicaAlvarez-cn5pz hahahaha đ€Łđ€Ł
Honestly đđ
@@VeronicaAlvarez-cn5pz yeah we doooo! đđ
@@VeronicaAlvarez-cn5pz hahahahaha đđđđ
Thank you for showing examples with different skin tones!
I have been following your suggestions for one week and my legs and upper arms look and feel so much better. I actually wore shorts this week!!!!đ Thank you
Thanks, some helpful tips. I, too, suffer from KP and have my whole life (I am 37 now.) The thing that I find helps most is dry brushing before I shower-it helps to exfoliate the hair follicles. I also like the amlactin lotion you mentioned and will try some Vitamin A on my bumps, too. Thanks!
Extremely helpful content as always, have a lovely morning Dr !!
Omg yes!!! I developed this in my forties...man, I just got over acne and now chicken skin.
Thank you so much Dr. Idriss!!! Now I can finally know how to get rid of my KP skin.
video on spider veins plus procedures pls! thank you so much for ur vids â€ïž
I need it desperatly...
So informative and helpful! Thank you so much!! First video I have across about KP that brings everything together in a nutshell. Much love, Nurin
Shereene, what about a video for men's skincare? My husband has like... it's almost like KP on the face where he shaves..? A shaving/skincare regimen for men would be really interesting!
so fun fact skin is the same on men and women im pretty sure so i think you can just use any existing shaving/skincare regimen she's put up
Really clicked on because I saw darker skin thank you so Much very informative.. You're amazingâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
Great video as always, Dr. Shereene! Can you please make a video about in office procedures for acne scars?
I have it on my face, neck, chest, arms, legs and butt. Iâm now in my 30s and thereâs no signs of it slowing down. Using exfoliants and retinol on my face and chest have helped, and the only thing I have found that really makes a difference everywhere else is consistently exfoliating 3x/week with lactic acid & keeping a tub of hydrating lotion in the shower - I slather it on before I get out. Iâve had it for so long that I donât usually even think about it anymore, but I can completely understand the people who are self conscious. I am a teacher and often have kids asking me if I am cold because of all my bumps. đ€·ââïž Oh well, I work with what Iâve been given.
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I had to do a double take while looking at the title because in Hawaiâi, if weâre referring to goosebumps, we call it chicken skin. But still, thank you for releasing this video đ
OMG I was SO waiting for a video like this. THANK YOU!!!!!
Thank you doctor! This was really helpful :D Best of luck with the 100,000 subs!!
This is the only video in which i can relate my skin type. Thank you so much , it was really helpful đ„°
Best derm on youtube đ„°
I have this on my arms and back for like 8 years now. Been through a lot of dermatologists but nothing seems to work. KP has been affecting my confidence for years now and hopefully this video is the answer to this skin concern. Thank you very much!
Is it helpful
Yasss! Thank you for all that you do. Watching from the Philippines đ”đđ
Another great one from your beautiful self dr. đ
I can tell you are very knowledgeable about what you do! I really like you! New subscriberđ
Ameliorate has changed my KP game, almost completely gone
Arnicare is AMAZING! It helps with joint pain too! Thank you for recommending it for dark eye circles!!
I have this on my legs and butt, however, didn't know what it is until now. Thank you for the advice! You're amazing!
Thanks for sharing this!! Iâve had KP for the longest time and any tips are a big help
Super excited about your next video đ
Thank you for these product recommendations. Iâve been trying everything I can find online but nothing really worked.đđ»
This was really helpful! Thanks for sharing all that info â€
Love your channel . You are such an inspiration. Please do a video on tiny minuscule warts on face & body
Been waiting for your new video, so excited! I think I have this condition on chest and arm, not sure though, since it is not really obvious. I learn so much from you, understanding more about my skin, not only just about "what products/brands should I buy?". Thank you so much!!
I would love a video on how to minimize severe razor burn when shaving!
Nothing lol
Such good info. Thank you, you always have great content.
I have tried many products and the ONLY products that worked to calm KP down for me was - Aveeno Body Wash, Aveeno body lotion and/or Cetaphil Moisturizing lotion. Some spots have actually went away. đđ»đđ»
Do u use washcloth?
I LOVE those spray-on moisturizers! Vaseline used to make one that you spray on like that, it felt so refreshing!
I've been using the glytone body wash and lotion kit for about a month and it's made a huuuge difference on my arms, thighs, and butt. I'm 36, and I've had kp since I was a kid, and this is the only thing that's made that big of a difference. It's a little pricey, but I've been using it almost daily for a month or so and I'm not halfway through the product, so for me it's been worth it.
I have suffer from KP since I was a teenager and caused me not to use tank tops or any sleeveless blouse. I hate this thing with a PASSION and are incredibly grateful for this video. I always thought it was some sort of acne that comes and goes! Sooo misinformed!
Where were you my whole life girl?! I just stumbled on you. đ„°đ„°đ„°đ„°
Paulaâs Choice Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA is my fave but definitely on the pricey side. I grab it when on sale :)
try the brand ameliorate or dermadoctor is more accessible
I also use it and like it!
@@Dannywithlove ameliorate smells too much for me...it gives me strong headache
Great info!
What about body products everybody MUST have to age gracefully?
Thank you for spending your valuable time sharing your knowledge & insight - always helpful, interesting & fun.
Watching this again because I need it.
Thank you so much ! Iâm really self conscious about it and this has helped me â€ïž
So much love from Manila! â€â€â€
I look forward to your vids every wk.! Do I have KP? Nah! But I still find this vvv helpful and deff will share with my sister as her daughters have it. Thank you!! đ»đ»đ»
Yes!! Arnica! Itâs the only thing I found in the past that had an almost immediate effect! It didnât get rid of it, I wasnât using it in combination with a chemical exfoliant (which I will from now on) but it MASSIVELY helped with the appearance! Iâve got a CeraVe salicylic acid cleanser I use on my face anyway so now Iâll use that with the Arnica and a moisturiser and Iâm now very hopeful that this will work! Thank you đ
Finally, a dermatologist that talks in depth about KP! My son suffered for most of his teens with severe KP on arms and legs. Tried EVERYTHING under the sun, spent tobs of $$. Finally a dermatologist recommended Trentinoin which in about 2 weeks, disappeared completely. It was a godsend. He is 18 now, more hairy on arms/legs and has diminished to the point he doesnt use it. We did have family history and he was an eczema/allergy child. Amlactin was great for body lotion
Hello! thanks for sharing :) how did he use the tretinoin?
Thank you for the video. I've been working on my arms for a couple of weeks and for the first time in my life I have soft skin. It went down almost completely. I have more economic friendly approach, so to say, but I am following almost everything mentioned in this video. I started DIY coffee peelings, at the beginning every day (highly recommend for the whole body, used up coffee with some oil, I used olive oil or avocado, you can add up some water with glycerin), then I used a toner with BHA and moisturised the skin with a simple urea cream from the pharmacy (30% was supposed to be super moisturising and my skin was, indeed super plump). I love urea, it is a great humectant that in higher percentages acts as an exfoliant. I guess that is it, simple and super soothing for the body. As mentioned, moisturising is the key. Good luck with my chicken skin fellas, it's doable! And coffee scrub is amazing for all over the body, caffeine is energising on the skin and the whole process, apart from being messy, is extremely relaxing.
Love your informative videos! Dr. Idriss can you please do a video on painful pimples that grow on oily scalps, and cause hair loss? Is there a treatment? And how can you grow the hair back? Is there a way to control an oily scalp? Thank you for all time you spend on your videos, theyâre very helpful.
Hi, can you do a video on rosacea? How to have it under control? Procedures to help the redness flare ups
Everyone is talking about KP but no one talks about those dots (not bumps) that show up on legs after waxing!
I know exactly what you mean! I would love some info on that!!
I've had really good luck with Eucerin Instensive Repair. Smells way better than Amlactin, but it makes you a greaseball for quite a bit. A smooth, moisturized greaseball.
omg yesss thank you queen. I have kp and this video is going to help me sm. love you and your content sm
And thank you for being transparent! We need more of that. Much appreciated!
Thank you for this video. Can you please make videos talking about good products and the reason for how effective they are
I am desperate for you to tell us how to help clear sebaceous filaments / blackheads on the nose! I know they're just a normal part of the skin but mine truly look awful I swear I'm not just being a drama queen x
Dr. Andrea Dray has utube on it. Generally sacylic is used. Face washes, creams and liquid leave on products like Paulas Choice 2% salycilic acid is good. She recommends many brands so give a listen
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Wash the face regularly, use facial exfoliant, use nose strips 1-2 times per week, reduce the consumption of greasy foods.
I dont know if you have acne but i went on accutane and ever since I dont have any sebaceous filaments anymore. I cant even squeeze anything out and mine used to be awful! Like pepper all over my nose. When my sister was one accutane they actually squeezed themselves out! It was quite wild to see.
This is probably a big no-no but I use floss. I wind it around my fingers and drag it against the bridge of my nose. (!!!) it removes a lot of the black spots without making my skin mad. I do it about twice a week
I love your videos. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!
Can you do a video on best things to do to maintain healthy nails and hair? Thanks â€ïž
Iâm not sure if itâs available in the US but for people in Europe, thereâs a company called Ameliorate that was formulated with KP in mind (if I remember correctly). They have a whole range from shower gels to body lotions to bath soaks. Has transformed my KP !
I like Ameliorate too - particularly the lotion (the scrub and body wash seem just so-so). Neostrata Lotion Plus and the other Neostrata products for KP are good too.
Yassss Queen! thank you for the information
the definition of true beauty â€ïž
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@@carolwilliams6288 thatâs great bot
@@wideningcarrot6 thanks dear
So excited to have this info! Going to grab some of this today! Do you have a favorite body/face lotion for toddlers?