Keratosis Pilaris Treatment in London

Keratin builds up and blocks the hair follicles, leaving small rough bumps on the arms, thighs and cheeks. Treatment smooths the texture and calms the redness.

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Keratosis Pilaris

Keratosis pilaris, often called chicken skin, is a harmless build up of keratin that plugs the hair follicles and leaves small, rough bumps, most often on the upper arms, thighs, buttocks and cheeks. Keratosis pilaris treatment at Halcyon Medispa in Marylebone, central London, begins with a face to face skin assessment, then combines medical grade exfoliating skincare with a chemical peel, Dermapen microneedling or Aerolase laser treatment where redness is the main complaint. The aim is smoother texture and calmer skin rather than removing the tendency altogether.

Why Keratosis Pilaris Appears on the Skin

Halcyon Medispa offers expert keratosis pilaris treatment in London. Every plan is set by a clinician after a skin assessment, so the treatment matches how rough, red and widespread the bumps are.

Accumulation of Keratin

Overproduction of keratin fills the hair follicles with keratin, hence causing small bumps.

Genetic Inheritance

Keratosis pilaris often runs in families, which is why it is regarded as an inherited tendency.

Dry Skin

Dry skin makes the bumps more likely and more noticeable, so daily moisturising is part of every plan.

Underlying Conditions

Various medical conditions, such as eczema, may predispose one to KP.

Weather

Keratosis pilaris often worsens in cold or dry weather, when the skin holds less moisture. Advanced treatments like Dermapen Microneedling can help improve skin smoothness and reduce rough bumps effectively.

Preventing Bumps and Smoothing Your Skin

Preventive Measures

Mild Exfoliation: Prevent keratin buildup by exfoliating with gentle ingredients.
Daily Moisturising: Urea or lactic acid based moisturisers hold water in the skin.
Avoid Harsh Soaps: Use non-comedogenic cleansers that help preserve the skin barrier.

Treatment Options

Aerolase Laser Treatment: Where the bumps are red rather than only rough, Aerolase targets the redness and inflammation around the follicle.
Chemical Peels: This keratosis pilaris treatment involves mild chemical peeling that will exfoliate dead skin cells and open up hair follicles for a better texture of the skin.
Microneedling: This kp skin treatment stimulates the production of collagen and elastin to smooth out rough skin caused by KP.
Medical Grade Skincare: Salicylic acid or glycolic acid regimens, chosen for your skin, help keep keratin from building up again
A Plan Built Around You: Your clinician sets the order and strength of treatments to suit your skin type and how severe the keratosis pilaris is.