What to do if keratosis pilaris is getting worse

Keratosis pilaris, i.e. perifollicular keratosis, is getting more and more serious and patients are advised to take medication, improve their life and diet to alleviate the symptoms. 1. Medication: Topical vitamin A cream, tazarotene gel, urea cream, salicylic acid ointment, cod liver oil ointment and other medications can soften or dissolve keratin and improve symptoms. Oral vitamin A, vitamin E and other drugs can also be taken to improve symptoms. 2. Improve life: patients should keep the skin clean and dry, bathe frequently, and don’t scrub vigorously when bathing to avoid damaging the skin. Wear cotton, soft, loose, breathable clothes and pants to avoid skin irritation. Strengthen the local skin moisturizing care. 3. Improve diet: Ensure the daily intake of protein, you can choose chicken breast, fish and other foods as a source of protein. Supplement vitamin A foods, such as carrots, eggplants, tomatoes and so on. Patients can have a balanced diet to ensure nutritional intake, and can reduce stimulating foods appropriately. In addition, it is recommended that keratosis pilaris is getting more and more serious go to the hospital in time, consult the doctor, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, to avoid delaying the condition.