Keratosis Pilaris & Scars
Bumpy skin that usually displays uninvited red, rough patches and scars – be gone!
Even as a harmless, common skin condition, keratosis pilaris is anything but simple and easy to tackle.
As someone who rises and shines every single day with keratosis pilaris – or, as KP is commonly dubbed: chicken skin, gooseflesh, or sandpaper skin – you’re not alone if you’re at the end of your rope with what skincare routine or treatment to try next in the hopes that it will work better than the one before.
Does Keratosis Pilaris Cause Scarring?
The short answer is: Yes.
Searching for the next best KP solution is, understandably, top of mind if keratosis pilaris scars have formed on your arms, legs, and cheeks.
In the majority of keratosis pilaris scarring cases, the scars are, unfortunately, caused when you pick at the bumps. From all the picking, the bumps can become infected without you even realizing it and, as a result, keratosis pilaris scars form.
Needless to say, to prevent keratosis pilaris scars, it’s as simple and as hard as not picking the bumps on your skin.
Will KP Scars on Arms, Legs & Other Areas Ever Go Away?
We want to stress that even if you’ve picked at your KP bumps for years and, therefore, have several KP scars on your arms, legs and other areas, there are various methods that can prove successful in reducing the appearance of your KP scars.
But will they ever go away entirely? It simply depends.
As you review each route below, remember that each solution is only as effective as you make it. By making your chosen route a regular part of your skin care regime, time and consistent use can prove to be a very effective way to fade keratosis pilaris scars.
How to Fade Keratosis Pilaris Scars: 3 Possible Routes
Laser Therapy
A medical procedure that uses focused light therapy (lasers) to sear off skin bumps and either remove the outer layer of the skin’s surface or stimulate the production of new skin cells to cover damaged cells and scars.
Downside: Can be expensive, painful and doesn’t always yield successful results.
Chemical-Based Exfoliants
Chemical peels and exfoliants usually contain alpha-hydroxy acids (among other ingredients) that moisturize damaged, scarred skin while simultaneously initiating the removal of old skin cells. Essentially, this process removes the outer layer of dead skin cells, helping scars to fade.
Downside: Can have undesired side effects, such as excessive skin irritation, breakouts, and an increased sensitivity to UV (sun) light.
Certain Creams and Body Oils
With so many KP creams, lotions and body oils on the market, only the most powerful, comprehensive products will approach KP and its accompanying scars in a different, effective manner.
Because the real damage of keratosis pilaris scars is under the skin’s surface, the best KP creams and body oils that help to significantly reduce the appearance of scars must safely and deeply penetrate the skin and target the damaged skin tissue to support the regeneration of beautiful, healthy skin.
Downside: Can take longer than desired – approximately 60 days – to see real, long-lasting results. However, as the safest route, most individuals who live with KP prefer this solution over any other.
A Revolutionary Way to Reduce the Appearance of Keratosis Pilaris Scars
Beautiful Skin with KP is More than Possible
Here to prove you don’t need to go the expensive medical treatment route or put your skin through a chemical peel to reduce the appearance of KP scars, ReTone’s powerful products offer a simple and affordable way to tackle your KP scars.
ReTone combines powerful, key ingredients to:
- Significantly reduce the size, color and appearance of keratosis pilaris scars
- Support collagen and elastin production for thicker, less translucent skin that fosters a more even, younger-looking appearance
- Hydrate and rejuvenate surrounding skin
Delivering results men and women can see, ReTone users typically see results in as little as 60 days.
Remove stubborn, unwanted KP scars with a cream or body oil that is proven to prevent or reduce marks and scars of all shapes and sizes, and from any occurrence – from keratosis pilaris to pregnancy.
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