Why is it that sometimes...

I have KP on my legs and arms (it's worse on my legs). Sometimes the bumps on my legs are really red and sometimes I almost can't see them. Why is it? If I rub my skin they disappear (for a few seconds or minutes), I think that if I'm lying they don't look that bad either, however when I am standing up they do look really red. Why???
Does this happen to any of you? Or do your bumps look always the same?

Re: Why is it that sometimes...

Yeah it is very strange.Sometimes they are red en sometimes not. But what is very strange that if i stop sporting then they become red. For instance when I stop running then 5 minutes later they become red.

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me too

I notice this as well. On my legs, it seems to look worse when I'm standing rather than lying down. Also looks worse when I just get out of the shower. I'm not sure why this is.
I also notice that it appears different in different light. Direct sunlight usually makes it look good, whereas fluorescent light makes it look terrible.

Re: me too

I also notice this! Very strange indeed.

me too

I have noticed this as well, don't know why?

Re: me too

Same here, I wonder if it has anything to do with circulation?

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Also looks worse when I just get out of the shower.
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Mine looks worse after I shower too, at least until my body goes back to normal temperature.

lights

I've noticed the whole light thing and the circulation thing too. I think its cause the light waves are different and different colors so the flourescent must penetrate deeper showing more of the irritation. The Sun has a yellow light in which I always look better in and I think must not penetrate as much or something. As for the circulation bit, the amount of blood in your bloodstream effects the blood pressure which affects the intensity of irritation. Have you notice the calmer you are the less irritation occurs. Hmm maybe we should all become buddhist monks and be in meditation all day so we look better... Or keep searching we will find something.

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KP Duty

Has any one used the product called KP Duty? It is made especially for KP.

The customer reviews got me really excited so I ordered it last night. ($36 for 4oz, yikes!) I sure hope it works.

Product Description

Keratosis Pilaris (KP) is a common skin disorder, typified by chicken skin bumps on upper arms, thighs, torso, buttocks and occasionally the cheeks. Excess skin forms around individual hair follicles, creating the characteristic minute, rough, grater-like bumps. KP Duty incorporates medically proven technology including ingredients for hydrated and healthy skin. Medically potent levels of Glycolic Acid blends with Urea, the dermatologist recommended humectant, to soften and smooth away the driest roughest skin.

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I pick at my skin bumps

I have a little "picking" habit...so I pick at my little skin bumps. Usually I go for the more raised and inflamed ones, and usually squeeze or scrape off a solid white "puss" looking type ball. I then feel successful, and feel like I forever at least have removed one of these thousands of suckers....well, after reviewing your site, I guess that really doesn't help or cure much...I was just giving myself scars! Thanks for the helpful info!

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Bumps on the back of my upper arms

I think I have KP too. Ever since I can remember I've had tiny dry bumps on the back of my upper arms. I also got them sometimes on my thighs (which I thought was razor bumps) I started drinking a ton of water and green tea's and using aloe vera lotion and I dont seem to have much of a problem. Now my two year old is getting little bumps on her thighs and all down her arms. I was looking online to see what they might be. I think that she might have KP. Thanks for your info. I might be over drying her skin. I'm going to try moisturizing and giving her more water. I'll let you know If her's gets better. Is this hereditary, or just that common?

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Too old for Keratosis Pilaris?

I am 30 yrs old and it seems I have developed keratosis pilaris on the front and backs of my thighs. Everything I've read about this skin condition suggests it occurs in teens and disappears by the 30's. Yet, I noticed after getting my legs waxed a few weeks ago that the skin on my legs had turned very pimply, like goosebumps. I can see every hair follicle on my legs - almost like freckles. I thought it was because of the waxing, but now I'm not sure. I don't think I have a vitamin A deficiency as I have taken vitamins everyday for years. I use lotion daily, but my skin seems to be dry anyway. We do have very hard water here in Houston. Could that be a factor in the dry skin? I also noticed my mother seems to have the same problem on her thighs. We both have very pretty legs except for this problem. Will this go away ever? And why did it occur so late? Help!!!

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