Chicken skin on the chest is keratosis pilaris, which is related to heredity and can be improved by general treatment and medication.
1. General treatment: pay attention to personal hygiene in daily life, avoid using too hot water for bathing.
2. Medication:
Local medication: often use retinoic acid ointment, salicylic acid ointment, urea cream, etc. for local topical application, which can soften or dissolve the keratin, thus improving the patient’s symptoms.
Systemic medications: For those with more severe conditions. Commonly used drugs include vitamin A, vitamin E and so on.
If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions. The use of specific drugs should be under the guidance of a doctor.