my name is jewel and im 15 years old and i HATE my bad chicken skin.i hav it on my arms (its disgusting) , my thighs, my calves, my cheeks a bit on my forehead...i tried moisturising, lotion and spending more timein the water...etc, etc. If you have this, how to you deal with it physicallly and mentally.,..the mental part is just as bad! if u kno how to get rid of it without going to the doctor please tell me.thanks so much..chicken skin is ruining my self esteem...its ruining my life!
do u hav chicken skin?(keratosis pilaris)
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cowprintrabbit
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jewelrox1:
Never knew there was a name for that! My friends and I all had it at your age - now that I am 26 if I remember to exfoliate regularly it goes away. If I get busy and skip the scrubby poof in the shower, it comes back. Just don't overdo it or you'll be all red.
I know 11 years probably seems like forever; hang in there
Sue-ba
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I had it as a child. It got better as I got older and is now gone. My daughter has it on her arms. The Dermatologist said there is not much he can do for it. He prescribed a special lotion that did not make much difference. The best news is that it is something you will grow out of. I know that doesnt make it easier right now.
Kat
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My son & youngest daughter have it. Tried many types of expensive OTC lotion & a few different RX's. Nothing helped. My boyfriends sister is always giving us stuff. Boxes full of soap, shampoo, etc. Inside one of her care packages was a bottle of St. Ives Intensive Healing Lotion. It worked like magic! I don't know why & I don't know if it will work for you. But it's cheap & can't hurt to give it a try.
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