KP Kit

هذا المنتج اشتريته بناءا على كلام دكتوره والنتيجه النهائية تحتاج وقت. بس اثق انه هذا المنتج فعال

I didn’t see any difference between using the lotion alone and using the lotion with the body wash. So I won’t recommend buying the kit. Just buy the lotion, it’s effective enough. My bumps are gone and skin became softer after finishing one bottle of this lotion.

First, I want to apologize for the long review, but if you're serious about getting your KP under control in a quick, effective, reasonably sound and safe way then please read on. This product is terrific for anyone who hasn't seen any improvement in their KP with over the counter products that you can buy in your local pharmacy. This product should be used with care. It is NOT considered an over the counter product by the FDA due to its Glycolic acid concentration (>10%) & dual lack of sunscreen. If you're just beginning to treat your KP try some of the OTC products as they may provide sufficient exfoliation for your skin. If like me, you've been there, done that, and have the (long-sleeve) t-shirt to prove it, then this is a great option. Do not use on top of any topically applied prescription agents without consulting your pharmacist or physician. Ok now the review, first a few things... All products containing AHAs (ie. lactic acid and glycolic acid) should be used with sunscreens even for darker tones that aren't prone to sunburns. The increased exfoliation this causes makes your skin susceptible to UV damage which can be as mild as a sunburn or as severe as skin cancer. Don't take your chances. Because these products increase your sensitivity to the sun use them with caution if you're already taking medications that do that as well, such as a diuretic for blood pressure or certain antibiotics... again if you're unsure call your pharmacist or doctor. As for the product itself. The body wash: I was concerned that the body was would have an unpleasant smell, but it has a nice "clean" smell that is decent enough for either males or females. Although its concentration is medical grade, a little word of advice from someone with a bit of training. Many may not find any benefit from the body wash alone. The reason for this is because the active ingredient doesn't stay on our skin long enough to produce any effect. Totally makes sense because we're WASHING it off. To get some benefit from this wash, using your hands, lather your affected areas up and DON'T RINSE. Let the body wash sit on your skin as you do your best to wash your non-kp areas with your regular soap, or wash your face, or... whatever it is you do in the shower. Once you've done that, now that the glycolic acid had time (though still minimal) to absorb into your skin, using your luffa add some physical exfoliation to your KP areas. Personally, I'm not convinced I'll buy the body wash again, but I wanted to try it out anyways despite what I already knew about "medical" body washes. The "lotion": The lotion is more of a cream then a lotion, in my opinion, and is fairly thick. But this is a good thing since creams tend to work better than lotions in all things dermatological. It lacks in smell, which I appreciate. I use this immediately after the shower. While still in the bathroom (because the extra humidity from the shower works in your favor) I towel off just enough to remove excess water, but not enough to completely dry my skin. I then apply the lotion ONLY to my KP areas and I completely rub the lotion into my skin. (For my non KP areas I use their other, less-concentrated, glycolic acid lotion, only because it makes my skin baby soft). Afterwards I will put on pajama pants and a long sleeve shirt that are a little snuggly and covers my KP areas. This just allow less drying of the skin and less evaporation of the lotion, thus allowing more absorption of the glycolic acid into the skin. Overall using this regimen I literally saw a significant decrease in roughness within 2-3 days and complete smoothness in some areas within a week. Other areas are still are a little bumpy but aren't bothersome enough for me to be dissatisfied. Other pointers: I only use this lotion after my showers at night. In the morning, I prefer their other, less concentrated, glycolic acid lotion because it's co-formulated with sunscreen and the reduced concentration reduces your chances of skin irritation while having the added benefit of gentle exfoliation regular lotion does not give. If this doesn't work for you, try their elbow and foot cream . Start off slow because the concentration AND the fact that its a cream can easily cause irritation. I would probably limit the cream to once every 2 weeks or once every week and eventually taper down to just the lotion once your KP is under control. ((Necessary Disclaimer: This review should not take place of getting medical advice or any medical advice you have received))

Using this for some skin trouble works well if used consistently Wonder why every time I purchase it the price goes up considerable? I will be looking elsewhere.

Second time I have ordered this stuff and it totally works. I have never found any product other than this that takes away my red bumpy arms.

I started developing Keratosis Rubra a few years ago on my upper arms. I used to use Neutrogena Skin Smoothing Body lotion and it worked wonders, but thanks a lot! Neutrogena decided to discontinue it. I wish they would make that product again. I have tried everything under the sun. Amlactin, Dermadoctor, Eucerin, etc. You name it, I tried it. It was getting so bad that I was extremely self-conscious wearing tank tops and short sleeve shirts. I was thinking about purchasing the kit since I had tried everything sun and made an initial dermatology appointment. The doctor actually recommended the KP kit along with some prescription topical ointment to combat the redness. It is much cheaper on Amazon and you can purchase the body wash separately (I always seem to run out of the wash more so than the lotion). Although my Keratosis isn't "cured', as there is no cure only treatment, my skin is much softer and smoother. As soon as I run out, the bumps and redness come right back. A couple of tips: 1. Do not use on broken or freshly shaved skin, it will burn, especially the lotion. 2. Make sure to use an SPF if going out in the sun. 3. I use the Dermadoctor Calm, Cool, and Corrected to combat the redness, but only sparingly, since it is $85 a bottle! Don't bother with Dermadoctor's KP kit, it is more expensive and doesn't work as well. 4. The lotion is very thick, so a little goes a long way. 5. At first, the creases of my arms were very dry and I got rough, red, itchy rashes there, so try to avoid using it in areas that are especially sensitive and do not have KP. I had to use cortizone cream/anti-itch oatmeal cream to get rid of the rash. After using the product for about a month and using it more sparingly in those areas, my skin adjusted and I have had no more occurrences. 6. In the winter, you might have to use an additional lotion or in shower body oil such as Aveeno in-shower body oil or Neutrogena sesame oil, because it does dry out your skin. 7. The product has also helped to smooth out areas not prone to KP and even helps with body breakouts.

Seems to be doing the job, just need to make sure i am using it on a more regular basis