Chicken skin, also known as keratosis pilaris, can be treated with topical and oral medications.
Keratosis pilaris often begins in childhood, with lesions worsening significantly during puberty and resolving in adulthood. Generally, no treatment is needed.
1. Topical medication: 0.05% to 0.1% retinoic acid ointment, 3% to 5% salicylic acid ointment, 10% to 20% urea cream or 12% ammonium lactate lotion can be used topically to soften or dissolve keratin and improve symptoms.
2. Oral medication: Serious cases can be treated with oral vitamin A, vitamin E or vitamin A acid drugs.
In daily life, it is necessary to keep the skin moist and apply moisturizing cream appropriately. Eat a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods. If there is obvious itching and other discomforts, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to avoid delaying the condition. Follow the doctor’s instructions for medication.