How long does it take for keratosis pilaris to improve with medication

Keratosis pilaris improves with medication for half a month to a month, but it cannot be cured. As keratosis pilaris is a chronic skin condition, it can gradually improve with age, but it is not curable and usually remains with the patient for life. Improvement can be seen in half a month to a month after active use of medication, but it can recur after medication is stopped. Keratosis pilaris is a chronic follicular keratinization disease, may be related to genetics, vitamin A deficiency, endocrine and other factors, its treatment is mainly to take general care, medication and other ways. At the same time, usually need to pay attention to moisturizing. If moisturizing is ineffective, 0.1% vitamin A acid cream, 10%-20% urea cream, 3%-5% salicylic acid ointment can be used to soften and dissolve the keratin and improve the symptoms. For those with more severe symptoms, as well as patients with higher expectations of improving their skin condition, and those who have not seen any improvement using other methods, treatments such as chemical peels or laser therapy can be used under the direction of a physician. If discomfort occurs during the treatment of keratosis pilaris, you should actively seek medical attention.