KWR: Anyone else have "chicken skin" on their arms?

I have it on my arms as well, and I have been to dermatologists. It's considered a life-long condition (though for some people they do grow out of the symptoms) and it's a "normal" condition, meaning it doesn't NEED to be treated. My doctor said that boiled down, you basically have more layers of skin on those areas that aren't sloughing off. Exfoliation and moisturization may make it tone down for you, but odds are it will come right back as it does for most people.

She actually recommended that after I shower, I rub all-vegetable crisco onto my arms to lock in the moisture. It works and it's hella cheap, but, ugh, I didn't care for it (something about crisco just grosses me out, silly I know). Another dermatologist gave me a prescription cream with urea in it that basically helps to dissolve the layers of skin. It works, but it's a pain since you have to rub it on and not touch anything, including putting your arms down against yourself, for awhile (and it dries on white so I always washed it off). I finally gave up on that but you could certainly ask a doctor for a prescription for it.

I have had really good results using Gold Bond Rough & Bumpy, I know you can get it on Amazon.com, I have it on the back of my arms and back of my thighs, drives me nuts.

I exfoliate every day, and use a lotion with urea. I have heard coconut oil really helps but I hate coconut and am too lazy to keep up with it. Since I live in mn I only have to worry about it 3 months out of the year.

I have it too. From the dermatologist: most people out grown it by 30-35. Try using amlactin lotion, it'll help exfoliate the skin. Its not a miracle cure, but you can reduce the bump size.

Paula's Choice BHA body lotion!!! Try i!

PS...Ive never tried Amlactin lotion (mentioned above) but I did see a good sale on it at Costco today! Its pricey stuff, so go check out the deal if you decide to try

I have tried amlactin with meh results. However it smells gross so I only put it on if I didn't plan on going anywhere. Right now I use an exfoliating soap every other day (Zum, based in Kansas City, MO) made with goats milk, coffee grounds and ground almond shells. It feels and smells good. I follow up with Vaseline coco butter lotion. It's not gone, but it's not as pronounced or as red. ETA: wanted to add link. http://www.indigowild.com/zum-bar-soap/zum-bar-goat-s-milk-soap/zum-bar-natural-soap-coffee-almond.html

I'm not sure if it has been mentioned yet but try Gold Bond's "Rough and Bumpy Skin." I've used it on the back of my arms before and it worked great. You just have to use it on a consistent basis.

Dry skin and/ or allergy to laundry detergents & softners.

I use these creams: http://www.paulaschoice.com/shop/skin-care-categories/body-care/_/Resist-Weightless-Body-Treatment-with-Two-Percent-BHA (summer)

http://www.paulaschoice.com/shop/skin-care-categories/body-care/_/Resist-Skin-Revealing-Body-Lotion-with-Ten-Percent-AHA (winter)

Works wonders. The AHA is a little gentler than the BHA and is better for drier skin or the winter months.

You can't 'cure' KP, but you absolutely can lessen its appearance, which is caused by an overproduction of keratin that blocks hair follicles and causes little bumps. Products containing alpha hydroxy acid or beta hydroxy acid help dissolve the excess hardened sebum and keratin that created the redness, bumps, and irritated clogged hair follicles.