There is a skin condition out there that is very common and known as keratosis pilaris, or simply KP. What its symptoms constitute are red and rough bumps. Commonly this skin condition is referred to as chicken skin or red goose bumps. It's a condition that affects around 40% of the population. This is one of the most irritating conditions out there because you will be scratching all over. That in addition is something that can easily lead to scabs. The KP symptoms are found on the back of the buttocks, the tops of arms, and the tops of the thighs. The majority of cases will affect adolescents since most individuals suffer it when they are children, and it is more common in women than men.

This is a skin condition produced when the body produces excess keratin (the natural protein in the skin) that then surrounds and traps the hair follicles causing hard plugs to form which are the red dots that you see.

KP is not a life threatening condition, let us be the first to say. What it is however is a condition that you will be wanting to get rid of as soon as possible because it is messing up your otherwise clear skin complexion! We hereby bring the great news that there are various treatment solutions designed to bring about that very end result.

Proper exfoliation of your skin is the most important skin care tip to keep in mind when beginning your KP treatment. Above all avoid using prescription scrubs. These particular kinds of scrubs are loaded completely with chemical ingredients that are too harsh on sensitive skin types. Take our advice as well on avoiding the use of exfoliation treatments that come with the ingredient known as benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient is a main cause of dry skin which is not what KP sufferers need to have more of.

A healthy way to treat keratosis pilaris is with Vitamin A, or Retinoid, that serves to speed up the rate dead and dying skin cells are discarded making way for the clearing of blocked skin pores that are the root cause of so many KP symptoms.

A second rather important piece of advice: There's a strong need throughout your bouts of suffering keratosis pilaris symptoms that an effective moisturizer be used. However at this stage of the condition your skin can only handle moisturizers consisting only of natural ingredients. Any other moisturizer and their harsh chemicals will be too burdensome. Maintain yourself and your moisturizer to only the best of natural ingredients. Good moisturizing ingredients for keratosis pilaris include Vitamin E oil that can be added into a few tablespoons that you would put into a bathtub full of warm water.

Another effective route to take when wanting to properly treat keratosis pilaris is through microdermabrasion. Here you use a wire brush to effectively create a suction action. What this treatment enacts is the removal of even the hardest keritinized plugs. Afterwards your skin will be smooth and toned.

Only strive to solve this problem with the most effective organic skin care solution for keratosis pilaris.