Keratosis Pilaris (Chicken Skin Image)

Keratosis Pilaris (Chicken Skin Appearance) Causes And Treatments

Chicken skin appearance, namely keratosis pilaris, is a skin problem with a rough, dry, sometimes inflamed, red appearance, which is mostly seen in areas of the body such as upper arms, legs, hips.
It is not correct to say that it is a disease. It is a cosmetic problem that causes an aesthetic discomfort rather than a medical problem. It does not cause any pain or itching.

Keratosis pilaris is caused by the uncontrolled proliferation of the keratin substance in the skin. Keratin is a useful protein that protects the skin from infections and harmful external factors. It prevents the hair follicle from opening, but its excess production causes blockage in the channels. For this reason, inflammation is seen in the hair follicles.
It is more common in young people and women. Sometimes it occurs during pregnancy.

So What Are Triggers?

• First, the feathers. The appearance of chicken skin appears on the hairy parts of the body. It doesn’t matter whether your hair is thin or thick.
• Skin dryness. Dehydration of the skin triggers keratosis pilaris (chicken skin appearance). It is more common in the winter months as the moisture level of the skin decreases. It is a mistake to drink less water and leave the skin without moisture.
• The frequency of this skin problem is quite high in B 12 and Vitamin A deficiencies, thyroid hormone deficiencies, Cushing’s disease and cortisone treatments.
• Some studies have revealed the relationship between keratosis pilaris (chicken skin appearance) and nutrition, as in many skin problems. The fact that vitamin deficiencies are one of the reasons is one of the proofs of this. Again, its relationship with gluten was determined, and in cases where it was reduced, improvement was observed in the skin. It is also known that a sugary diet is among the triggering factors. As we always say, sugar is one of the main enemies of a healthy skin.

Let’s come to the treatment methods…

You should know that we are in favor of carrying out the process in every skin treatment in harmony with you.
The success and continuity of the treatment methods we offer medically is entirely in your hands.
First of all, we recommend that you have medical tests to detect vitamin deficiency. When these deficiencies and diseases detected by your doctor are treated, improvement will be observed. Vitamin A supplements, in particular, can be quite effective.
In order to determine the relationship between nutrition and gluten, which is another factor, you should get support from your doctor. And reducing sugar consumption will also have a visible effect on your skin.
One of the procedures we apply for the appearance of chicken skin in our clinic is the application of smart peelings and moisture masks with appropriate content to the skin at appropriate intervals.
Another effective method is laser treatments. It will reduce your complaints by treating hair follicle inflammation.

So what are your duties in this process?

First of all, you should keep your skin moist at all times. Your moisturizer may have a mild peeling effect on the top layer of the skin. It will be beneficial for you to have lactic acid, salicylic acid and urea in the content of the moisturizer.
Creams containing retinoids have a curative feature for keratosis pilaris (chicken skin appearance).

Exfoliating the skin regularly will bring the keratinized structure to a healthy thinness and prevent blockages. This is exactly the purpose of acid-containing creams. In addition, the use of pumpkin fiber is a method where you can see the benefits as it will serve the same purpose.
Factors that dry the skin should be eliminated, skin cleaning should not be done with soap. Long and hot tub showers and bathing in extremely hot water are not recommended.

You can solve this skin problem, which is said to have no solution, in the light of this information, a little from us, a little from your doctor, and a little bit of your own effort, by discovering the causes, listening to yourself correctly, and with the right interventions. We can solve it.
Do not forget. Everything that has a cause has a solution.