keratosis pilaris and skin whitening

by Gisele
(NY,NY,USA)

dear maria, i am a black female, with keratosis pilaris, a skin condition that causes ingrowns and problems with normal skin exfoliation where ever the area might be affected. I have the scars of keratosis ALL over my legs and thighs, they look like tiny black dots on my legs and thighs. I have searched high and low for an answer to this dreadful condition do you think any of your products might work to lighten the dots, with out affecting the normal skin too much?

Answer:

Hi Gisele, our skin whitneing products are recommended for use under normal skin conditions. However, for some disorders like keratosis pilaris, it may or may not work. Skin lightening involves skin peeling just like glycolic acid based solutions, where skin dryness may be experienced. Peeling is necessary to peel off the dark skin layers and reveal a lighter skin tone. You can try any of our whitening creams or lotions and see how it works for you. But never use this product on red or sore areas. Make sure they are dry and healed to avoid irritations.

Other thing, since this may induce skin dryness, use the skin whitening cream or lotion with a therapeutic moisturizer formulated for keratosis pilaris. You can apply the whitening product first, then after 10-15 minutes, apply your moisturizer.

Remember, skin whiteners are not your last solution, but for some, it has worked. It also does not guarantee that the hyperpigmentation will not come back because of the disorder. Depending on your skin sensitivity, it may either be a fast or slow improvement.

Hope this helps. I wish you well. :-)

Maria