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Keratosis Pilaris?
Do you any guys have this condition or know what it is? Well, basically your skin makes too much keratin, I believe, and the skin gets little bumps on it. The condition can most commonly be found on the arms, legs, and buttocks. I was just wondering what I could possibly take nutritionally speaking that would help this problem. Also, what kind of lotions would help that are NOT harsh to the skin?
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02-14-2011, 11:18 AM
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The first thing I would try is a good probiotic. Some, but not all, skin conditions start from a intestinal flora problem.
My psoriasis has only been improving since I started using a probiotic. Nothing else would have any effect, and I tried a lot of different things.
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02-14-2011, 12:54 PM
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Vitamim D3 in mega dosages helped my psoriais the most
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02-14-2011, 04:58 PM
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Omega 3, Natural Vitamin E, Coconut Oil
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Originally Posted by persuadedflower
Do you any guys have this condition or know what it is? Well, basically your skin makes too much keratin, I believe, and the skin gets little bumps on it. The condition can most commonly be found on the arms, legs, and buttocks. I was just wondering what I could possibly take nutritionally speaking that would help this problem. Also, what kind of lotions would help that are NOT harsh to the skin?
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Hi persuadedflower, welcome. I think that people with Keratosis Pilaris benefit by taking a good quality Omega 3 Fish Oil, as it benefits many skin conditions. Externally, a natural Vitamin E oil will help soothe the skin. Coconut oil may also help, both internally and externally. Here's a snippet on KP, and the link to the complete article.
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The exact cause of KP is unknown. There seems to be a problem with overproduction of the keratin part of the skin called hyperkeratinization. KP is thought to be partly inherited (genetic) in origin. About 50%-70% of patients with KP have a known genetic predisposition and a high rate of affected family members.
Many individuals have a strong family history of KP or "chicken skin." The underlying cause may partly be related to hypersensitivity reactions and overall dryness of the skin. KP is also closely related to ichthyosis vulgaris, dry skin, allergies, seasonal allergies, rhinitis, asthma, eczema, and atopic dermatitis.
The bumps in KP seem to arise from the excessive accumulation of keratin (very small, dry skin particles) at the opening of individual hair follicles. The skin as examined under the microscope demonstrates mild thickening, hyperkeratosis, and plugging of the hair follicle. The upper skin layers may have some dilation of the small superficial blood vessels, thereby giving the skin a red or flushed appearance.
Read full article here: https://www.medicinenet.com/keratosis...is/article.htm
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02-14-2011, 09:20 PM
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How much Vitamin D3 did you specifically take?
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03-05-2011, 06:24 PM
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Any other suggestions please?
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03-05-2011, 06:49 PM
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EVCO Oil-Pulling
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Besides using EVCO internally and externally, I would try oil-pulling with extra virgin coconut oil. Take a half teaspoon of EVCO and swish it in the mouth, through the teeth and gums, preferably in the morning if possible for approximately 15 minutes, then spit out and brush and rinse. Doing this for around a month would give it a good chance to show improvement for KP. You can do it more than once a day, or at a different time to meet your personal schedule.
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03-05-2011, 08:27 PM
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How does swishing EVCO in your mouth help with kp? o.O I have only heard of putting it on the skin as a moisturizer.
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03-05-2011, 09:25 PM
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How does swishing EVCO in your mouth help with kp? o.O I have only heard of putting it on the skin as a moisturizer.
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There's many benefits to oil pulling, here's just one reference to KP.
https://www.keratosispilaris.org/trea...treatment.html
Oil Pulling removes toxins from the body system, so it helps with many conditions, worth a try.
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