Chicken skin generally refers to perifollicular keratosis, which cannot be cured, and urea cream and retinoic acid cream provide some symptomatic relief for perifollicular keratosis.
Keratosis pilaris is an abnormality of keratinization in the center of the hair follicle, which manifests itself as keratosis pilaris, small pimples that are rough to the touch.
Urea cream can dissolve keratin, improve the hydration of the stratum corneum and make the skin soft. Therefore, it has an ameliorative effect on perifollicular keratosis. Adverse reactions to this product can be seen as skin irritation, allergic reactions. It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to this product.
Retinoic acid cream can regulate the abnormal keratinization of hair follicle epithelium, induce epidermal hyperplasia and remove keratin plugs. Therefore, it is used in keratosis pilaris with symptomatic relief. Adverse reactions to this product include burning sensation, erythema, and flaking. The drug is contraindicated in people who are allergic to the product, during the first 3 months of pregnancy, during lactation, and in the eyes.
It is recommended that patients with keratosis pilaris visit a hospital if necessary and standardize treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Urea cream and retinoic acid cream should be used appropriately under the guidance of a doctor.