nothing like growing up with KP and having people continuously ask you "why do your arms look like that?!"

your tiktok popped up on my fyp and i’m so thankful i found this because KP is my biggest insecurity.

As a teen and into my early 20s I used to be so jealous of people with smooth arms.

Find ingredients with: 1. Salicydic Acid (but no moisturizing agent - have to moisturise below) 2. Lactic acid 3. Retinoids (must moisturise before and after) Lotion products: 1. Cerave SA cream 2. Eucerin Urea Repair Plus 30% 3. Amlactin 12% Moisturising Lotion Scrubs products: 1. Exfoliating Scrub Dermadoctor KP Duty 2. Cerave Psoraiasis Cream

Kp comes and goes...I'm still waiting on the go part.

Just fyi: People with brown or black skin can have keratosis pilaris as well and it does not appear as red bumps. On dark skin, the bumps can be a darker shade of brown than the overall skin tone OR on very dark skin, the bumps can be the same color as the skin. It's important to show photos representative of different skin tones so people can have a better idea of what these conditions look like and know how to describe the issues to their doctors.

I went to 3 dermatologists who all told me to moisturing it and it would go away. It's been 3 years 😂. Thank you so much for making these videos!

I’ve had keratosis palaris my whole life and I’ve just learned to accept that I have bumpy skin. I remember asking my mom when I was very young why my skin was bumpy and she said the doctor told her it was just clogged hair pores and there was nothing we could do about it. I’m not sure I’ve ever met someone with it before but this video is so reassuring. This channel taught me what the condition is actually called and the fact that it’s genetic and incurable. I may give some of these products a try but honestly I feel like a weight has been lifted, knowing that it’s not my fault. Knowing that it’s not a lack of hygiene or something I’m doing to cause it. Thank you so much for that.

So since we are all here, are we starting a support group or something?

Maybe people will stop asking if I’m cold now!

Thank you for the "WHY"MY daughter has had this since she was 7 and she's 15 now this will help her better understand! So thank you. 💙

I've been growing up with KP without knowing what it was. It really developed on my legs when I hit puberty and started to appear on my arms in my early 20s, too, and as a girl, it really affected my self-esteem since I felt and honesty still feel like I can't wear anything short because of all these red bumps. I'm 26 now. I'm a rather pale person, too, so they really stick out... In the last 10 years I've been to several dermatologists and none could help me, telling me it's hormonal, it's my skin being irritated by jeans, it's me being overweight (even though, I only got like 10kg extra since I have an underactive thyroid), etc. So, your video getting randomly recommended to me, was and is a real life saver for me. Finally, I know and understand what causes my skin to look like this. And I just wanted to say you thank you so so so so SO much!!

Okay but how did KZfaq know that I have keratosis pilaris 🧐

I have refused to wear short sleeves my whole life because of my KP. It has just been such a massive insecurity

I absolutely love the free education you provide. It's what makes me trust your recommendations. Thanks for all the great videos you guys put out!

I love the why! Thanks for breaking it down and starting with what the problem is, main ingredients and the percentages, and how to use them properly and then the product recommendations!

I can’t believe it took me 22 years to find out that this was something that is not only common but you can also treat it?!?!!! I just thought I was getting acne cause I’m sweaty

Since it’s genetic, I’m going to imagine each dot as a kiss from an ancestor 😂

I truly appreciate the scientific background on everything. Love you guys!

Your videos have a great combination of solid medical information and dorky humor. Thanks for creating them!

KP is one of my biggest insecurities honestly. I hate that my arms are red more than the actual bumps. I'm so glad you guys made a video about it. I'll be trying this to help it.

I hate that there's no cure for this stupid condition tbh. I can use all the products and get it to go away, but it always comes back as soon as you stop. Drives me batshit.

omg I just found this channel and this is such a chill vibe. Thanks for talking about the cause of this! I've always been worried that my diet was somehow to blame (which confused me since I eat pretty well), but knowing that it's mostly genetic makes me feel better. Thanks :)

Very useful to hear the different beneficial ingredients and the ‘why’ of how they work for this condition. Thank you!

Guys I have this all over my legs and guess what I do , wear, shorts, dress skirts, and not give a single 🦆 what anyone thinks! Wear whatever you want people , life’s to short !!!

“It bugs the heck out of some people” I grew up with the condition. It “bothered the heck out of me” because my mother and other family and friends seemed to have perfectly smooth skin on their arms, yet I had these weird bumps. Like why is it here? Clearly it’s not normal if others around me don’t seem to have it. I didn’t like rubbing my arms only to feel those bumps and not the smoothness I thought should have been there.

Love that you two took the time to explain the why! This skin condition is the bane of my existence

Thank you so much! I've had this all my life and no one has ever answered this so clearly!

The amount of times people have been like “Oh, you have chicken skin. You should moisturize more often.” 🙄 If they only knew. Lol

I LOVE that you educate before giving product recommendations. That's what differentiates your channel from the million other product review/recommendation channels out there. Please keep it up!

My son has suffered from KP since his early teens, he is now 22. His skin covered in bumps that were dark red and inflamed all over his arms, thighs,chest back and face. We were told for him to start taking Krill oil and within 2 weeks there was already a definite improvement. He started using a Cera Ve body wash and moisturising cream and after 4 weeks the bumps have mostly disappeared!

The part explaining "why" is actually the most precious part to us as well, so keep going, it's perfect❤

Love understanding the "why" behind your recommendations!

I don't have tiktok nor care to have one. So I am glad you have a youtube channel to educate.

As a medical esthetics and formulation student, my favorite part of your videos is the science behind the condition! I want to hear the Latin name, the translation, the images of the condition, the ingredients that help, and of course, product recommendations. I’m here for it all.

I'm so glad you made this video. I appreciate the explanation and the product recommendations. You guys are fun!

You’re tiktok page is amazing lol and honestly thank you so much for breaking this down and explaining to us what kp is and why it’s formed and how to treat it. Honestly people would pay hundreds to just get it checked by a dermatologist and here you are trying to help people for free! I appreciate it so much! Thank you ♥️

maybe for summer i can actually show my arms without having a long sleeve or sweater on

I LOVE that you include the why's in your videos! I mean, that's the fun part, isn't it 😅 I'm always searching for the "why" for a greater understanding. In everything!! Thank you guys for all the knowledge 🥰

Im here to share with u guys how i deal with kp. After seeing this video i asked my dermatologist and now its been 1 week since i started this routine. But i really saw a difference within this week. My skin is smoother and rhe kp is reducing lil by little. My routine for the night : -shower with cerave oil foaming cleanser ( my dermatologist said no frgrance or harsh chemicals or soap on skin) -i apply Centaurea urea30 ( dermatologist said that i have to go with 30 and not less to improve my condition ) - i apply a really thic moisturizer called Newderm ( after checking the ingredients its similar to Cerave moisturizer cream but even better it had shea butter and niacinamide - for my legs i apply a Cerave Sa cream Morning routine : -i apply Cerave sa cream all over my body then apply a body sunscreen. My skin type is dry. If u have oily skin its better to have Cerave lotion instead of cream

Saw the reel on Instagram and that brought me to this video! I have them on my upper thighs and didn’t think there was anything to treat it until I found you guys!! So excited to try these products out!! Thank you!!

Thank you guys for making these videos. I have wondered my whole life why I have such rough skin and strawberry legs. I appreciate knowing what is is, and products that could possibly help. People on social media, especially KZfaq tend to make informational videos with information that is not even remotely correct. However it will get them a lot of views. I appreciate actual medical professionals providing education and accurate information that I can trust. So thank you again.

A massive THANK YOU to Dr. Maxfield and Dr. Shah! I have tried tons of different remedies and ingredients for my stubborn, persistent KP (including most of the treatments mentioned in this video) and nothing has done much more than temporarily soften my skin. I added the CeraVe Psoriasis Moisturizing Cream into my routine about a month ago and I have seen incredible improvements in the hyperpigmentation and texture of my skin. Seriously a game changer for hard to treat cases of KP. Again, thanks for that exclusive!

Thank you all so much for talking about this condition and recommending treatment options!

21 years using products and my dermatologist not having an idea what I had, and I started using AmLactin from a video on your tik Tok and it has HAS HELPED so much !!!! :)

I love how they explain everything on this channel! It makes me more eager to learn and understand skin conditions + treatments (especially the scientific explanations)! Thank you for making these videos!💞💞

I’ve had severe KP since I hit puberty (7 years old)… Honestly throughout most of my life, I’ve been so self conscious and tried many treatments to reduce my KP; however, the outcomes were always unsuccessful! Tbh, I’ve always been scared to be in relationships because of my skin condition due to fear of rejection.. Fast forward to 2017, I finally committed to be in a relationship but I still didn’t reveal to my bf that I had KP until 1 year into our relo.. Once I told him he actually started laughing because he thought it was ridiculous of me to be scared of revealing my skin condition to him.. He told me that my KP didn’t make me any different and that it was my unique feature. That statement right there is what boosted my self confidence. Now-a-days I’ve learnt to live with my KP without giving a damn what other people think lol.. I’m so glad to have my bf in my life who appreciates me for who I am all throughout! 😊..

I’m pretty thankful to my mom for taking care of my extremely bad KP for as long as I remember. It was definitely a lot of effort as she would have to scrub and try new creams on me to see what would work. And it was definitely difficult cause i was an rambunctious toddler. Now I have a routine of my own, I use the first aid beauty bump eraser scrub twice a week and in between I’d use a Korean exfoliating glove. Works great since I’m not letting the build get really bad often.

Fellow MD here (pediatrician), love your style and ease in explaining medical concepts. I also spend a lot of time addressing KP in my patients (hard for parents to often see in little ones expected to have flawless baby skin, they always assume it’s “allergic” and expect a work up.). I find addressing “why” is the key to understanding the “what” we do next. You guys are great! Keep up the great work ☺️

I've covered up in cardigans and long sleeved everything for YEARS! So chuffed I found this video! Thank you 🙌

I remember when it all started for me... I was in 10th grade and wearing shorts, a classmate said oh you have goosebumps and I looked at my thighs and was like no that's just how my skin is. It was awkward. Nothing came of it bc it didn't cause any medical harm. I eventually learned it was something about the hair follicle and just they way my skin is. I had a best friend who was into tanning/ cared about having "nice skin" and I was so pale with red bumpy skin 🙁 I never struggled with acne but always wished I had 'clear' skin on my legs. 🤷🏻‍♀️ and my sister has psoriasis. I would get a random single red spot of it every few years but never broke out. Neither of us have eczema. My dad had KP. And for what's it worth. I appreciate the info you two share!! I'm all about the why and how. 👍

i grew up with this being a HUGE issue during teen years and as a younger adult. these days at 27 some of the bumps remain, but the redness isn't really there anymore thankfully. idk if it's because my diet has changed over time, or if it's just something i was able to grow out of. either way i am greatful for this to be far less noticeable in my current life

You guys explaining the - why - and not just say: "use it because I say so" is actually the main reason why I now watch YOU before trying out things I clearly know nothing about. Why bother losing money in mistakes that could potentially harm me when I can sit, relax and enjoy a very perfect skincare class (learning, honesty & humor! Perfect combination!), knowing I will then take a much better decision on what to try or not. You really are amazing teachers, keep the whys coming! (it is totally my favorite word I❤️WHYS!) 👍🏼👍🏼 😁

My daughters doctor said it was just bumps... Well, thank you gentlemen for pointing out what it really is, now hopefully my girl wont be so insecure

I love you guys and this is what I need dermatologists they really don't care unless you've got something serious going on but a lot of us just have like regular skin problems that stress us out and so I love you guys I'll watchyour whole videos You guys have helped me more than any dermatologist I've seen so far

Love that I found these guys! Can't wait for the recommendations...so happy that at least two products I use or recommend are mentioned, on average:)

As a pharmacist, I also care about and actually enjoy the "why" part 🎉😊

My husband would always comment to me that the softest part of my skin was my inner thighs, that’s the only place I didn’t have KP, l was 23 at that time, I was so self conscious about my skin for over 40 years until I accidentally ran into dr Dray video on KP 3 years ago, she recommended cream which changed my skin to baby soft all over my body, my husband now says he can’t believe how soft my skin is at age 60, I think I was the person who asked you to do a video about KP, thank you so much, I had tears in my eyes watching this, because so many people have it, hopefully they will take your recommendations, it has changed my life😌

Thanks for this very helpful video. Trying to help my teen daughter with KP and the science of the condition and visuals are very helpful! Will try some of the suggested products…thank you for explaining how the products work on the condition. 😊

I have been plagued with this my entire 53 years. I've tried the scrubs creams(including cera-ve, etc etc. Coconut oil was the only topical that ever helped at all, but still didn't get rid of it. When covid hit I began taking the recommended zinc supplement, daily. My KP cleared up completely, for the first time ever. I didn't realize, at first, why my skin was so smooth and clear. It wasn't until I ran out of zinc for a couple weeks, and the bumps began to reappear, that I wondered if that was what had been making the difference in my skin. I got back on the zinc and it cleared right back up. I will take zinc for the rest of my life!

It was actually at the 7:58 mark 😂 but I watched the whole thing and took screen shots!

I had pretty bad KP on my arms and i figured out that I was allergic to dairy and I cut it out and my KP got so much better. It genuinely cleared up like 80%

Thank you for this video. I've been stuck with this my whole life and I'm trying to treat it now as an adult, so this helps immensely!

you are a lifesaver, sincerely I have a deep respect for you guys! thank you!!!

Dr. Maxfield is actually my dermatologist, he has done wonders for my KP, night and day difference. Will be checking out your other videos. Thank you for everything you do.

Thank you so dang much for making this video ! Also the “why” is what gives you credibility! So keep it up! Here for all the whys !!!!

I have had this for years now and NEVER knew what it was until recently!! Thank you for the info and product recommendations!! I will be hitting the store tonight.

Lotion products: 1. Cerave SA cream 7:55 2. Eucerin Urea Repair Plus 30% 8:15 3. Amlactin 12% Moisturising Lotion 8:50

I definitely didn’t forward video to products. You don’t know how much this means to me and finally I got some answers. Thank you for the educational background, many people told me there’s no solution but this really helped so thank You!!!

I’ve been so insecure of this my entire life and I could never figure out what it was because when you google it this isn’t something that pops up for me or pictures so I could never match it to any pictures. I literally came across this in TikTok and I’m so happy I did and yes I did watch the whole thing haha

I started out just having constant eczema everywhere on my body when I was little and as I grew older my rashes kept changing and becoming more severe. My rashes went from eczema, psoriasis, staph infection, and something that my dermatologist and other skin cancer facilities couldn’t pinpoint what it was but my face was swollen, oozing, infected and the top layer of my skin just cracked off and I had to undergo several antibiotics for 2 months and then cream for a year just to get it to go away. Since I was ten I have felt with kp and the only thing that helps with redness and roughness is black African soap scrub, retinol cream, and then a sensitive skin moisturizer once the retinol dries. Sensitive skin is rough and people will make fun and stare but you will get through it and learn to love yourself! Stay positive and stay strong.

Thanks guys! The “why” is ridiculously important and much appreciated

So glad this popped up. I have both KP and eczema. I think it's so bothersome because smooth skin is just more attractive. The redness doesn't bother me near as much as the bumpiness/roughness. I loved hearing the information and listened all the way to the end! Thank you 💛

Thank you so much for this! I have had this my whole life and always wondered what it was. I am not super insecure about it which I am grateful for, but still want it gone! Thanks for the help!

Thank ya'll so much for the explanations of why? That is what keeps me coming back to your videos!

You gentlemen are very kind and what you suggested were really useful. Thank you for this quality content. :)

I love how you guys are so down to earth.

Thanks guys! I actually watched the entire video and didn't skip, I was interested in the WHY, and was "moved" to stay and watch 🤔!!!! I've been suffering with this since childhood saw you guys on Instagram 🙏🙏

Thank you for entertaining 🥳 & educating me simultaneously… you add such immense value 🙏 Brilliant-♥️♥️♥️ you both!

Thank you Drs for this video. My son is 11 and has KP on his arms pretty bad. Your suggestions for treatment works wonderfully. Thank you!! His arms look so much clearer and smoother with the cereve rough and bumpy moisturizer.

I appreciate the first seven minutes of explanation. As a medical student I think is really great the way you summarize the pathophysiology and best evidence of treatment, wish you guys were my dermatology professors kkkkk

I have had this my entire life or ever since I can remember and i’ve never known what it was. I’ve been to the doctors many times and never got answers i’m shook omg

Thank you thank you!! I’m so excited to try some of these for my children. Both my 14 and 15 year olds have had this since around age 5, and we have tried some things with no real help. Neither of them like to show their skin now and I feel so bad for them. I know where I’ll be headed tomorrow! Again, thank you 🙏🏼

I make my own skincare products and I wanted to make something to address this for years, and thanks to your video now I can! Thank a lot your videos are amazing and I feel like they really empowered me to do a better job and raised my quality of living

I sprinkle a little baking soda on a soapy washcloth and scrub my arms in a circular motion for smooth skin. Scrubbing gently and for longer is better than scrubbing hard and fast. I always rinse well. I’ve had KP my whole life, and this is what finally gave me the results I was looking for. Been using this method for years, and I love my skin now. Hope this helps someone.

My dad had KP, so do I and my siblings. What I have noticed is when you live in a warmer weather with humidity it heals naturally but, it gets worse in cold and dry climate areas. I have lived with KP for almost 30 years of my life and it has completely healed on my arms, it's still there on my thighs and calves but definitely much less.

wow, i never knew there was a way to treat this, thank you both!! i love learning about the WHY.

Love the science portion of the videos. Defiantly keep them in!

I care about the why behind pathology and treatment! I appreciate how thorough you guys are. I have recently discovered your channel, and I love it! Could you do a video on Hidradenitis suppurativa?

I live for the why's! Keep these coming!! 🤩

Being in healthcare I never really knew what to recommend. Now I know I can refer to your video, thank you so much for this video!

Love the why and the explanations. Thank you x

Fun fact: I live in the UK and our CeraVe SA has 10% urea rather than glycerin as the second ingredient. It is amazing against KP (I suffer from it on my upper arms). Such a shame that it is not sold in the same format elsewhere because it contains lactic and salicylic acid, urea and ceremides.

This was incredibly informative and helpful! I have KP and I've been using Amlactin for a year and have noticed a HUGE difference in my skin. My skin has never been so soft in my life! Yes, the smell is off putting, but after it sets in your skin you can't smell it anymore. It's 100% worth it! I ordered the KP duty scrub I can't wait to add it to my routine. 😊😊

My arms are my biggest insecurities ever. I hate them so much and to cope with it I pick at my arms making it worse and leaving scars. Thank you for making this!

Thank you so much! Can’t wait to give these a try! You guys always rock! 😃

I have Keratosis Pilaris, I've just learnt to live with it.

O'Keefe's Rough & Red Relief helps pretty well in my personal experience.

Love you guys. Thank you so much for sharing the WHY. Keep up the good work and God bless.

Thank you for this video. I recently figured out this is what I have all over. I thought it was an allergy to something, this it isn’t. My youngest son has it too. He hates the way lotions feel so it’s hard to get him to use anything. I know this video is over a year but it’s still very helpful. I’m glad I found your channel 💚💚