little pimples some with white head/maybe keratosis pilaris?

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ok so i have little white pimples on my arms,face,chest and i was just wondering what could i use to put on them and should i pop them before applying a lotion?also i have been using metronidazole topical gel for these and no results yet does it take time?
 
Yes, it's likely KP. Have had it my whole life - I'm 31. There are options, and different things work for different people. Lots of people have luck with LacHydrin or Amlactin. I, however, have not. This is what has worked for me: because KP is a dry skin problem, yet there's clogged follicles, it has to be treated as both acne-prone AND dry skin. I use Neutrogena Body Clear scrub, and I apply it to the KP with a Buff Puff EVERY time I shower. Then, I follow with an oil-based body wash, such as Dove with Body Oil. I put on a hydrating, but non-irritating lotion such as Lubriderm following my shower. Then, before I go to bed, I either slather on some Retin-A or I apply and acne treatment gel to areas that need more help than others. It took about two months before I saw a noticeable improvement, but it continues to get better. Also, sun exposure helps it too, just make sure you're using sunscreen. KP is better than cancer!
Good luck!
 
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