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Of all the unique ways we talk about skin conditions (See: crow’s feet, pimples, and ingrown hairs), I don’t think anything comes off as more immediately repellant than what we horrifyingly call “strawberry skin” or, for maximum terribleness, “chicken skin.” Technically called Keratosis Pilaris, “Strawberry skin” is often noticed on the legs, upper arms, cheeks, and abdomen, appearing as red dots, resembling, you guessed it, the skin of a strawberry.
What is Keratosis Pilaris?
According to dermatologist Dr. Karan Lal, KP is a type of eczema. “It is commonly due to keratin plugging of hair follicles and commonly runs in families.” Often mistaken for classic ingrown hair, KP might not dangerous, but it can be “cosmetically worrisome.”
Who Gets Keratosis Pilaris?
Aside from the familial component, KP often occurs in people with sensitive skin or traditional eczema, says Dr. Lal. “With treatment, we can make the redness go away and make the bumps flatter.” When trying to find a product to manage KP, Dr. Lal recommends ingredients like lactic acid, salicylic acid, azelaic acid, urea, and retinoids.
How Can You Treat Keratosis Pilaris?
Finding a body product that contains exfoliating acids will help manage the cosmetic appearance of strawberry skin. However, Dr. Lal warns that consistency with treatment is essential. “The key to KP is not to fall back on treatment. Once you start, you must continue because it will come back.”
If you’re on the hunt for a body product that can manage the appearance of Keratosis Pilaris, here are 12 body products that contain essential ingredients to calm those plugged hair follicles. And the best part? They’re all sold on Amazon, so you can 2-day ship them and get to tackling your KP almost immediately.
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