Keratosis Pilaris: Itchy Bumpy Red Skin

i've got a scar from an infected hair follicle on my leg. it's dark and raised, and i always cut it while shaving. how can i take care of this problem? can i get rid of it?

@Cheasty: It sounds like a growth called a dermatofibroma which results from the infected hair follicle. If that's what it is, the only way to fix it is to have it excised (surgically removed) by a dermatologist or a surgeon.

it has been years and years since I have keratosis pilaris and nobody ever suggesting exfoliating it (not even a dermatologist w/c my bro and I went to) bec. it's a hereditary condition, w/c means it can't be cured or taken out. I have the exact description of what my skin looks like in your video and I was wondering also if you could explain how much my bumps will decrease if i apply an exfoliant twice a day. thank you.

@Crista: In most of my patients they go away completely. If one understands the histopathology of KP, then gentle exfoliation is the logical (and in fact effective) solution. When exfoliation works, if one completely discontinues exfoliation, it may return.

my chicken skin is flat and black now how to get rid of it?? plz help!!

@Matilda: Is the color really black or is it just brown and what is the normal color of your skin?

I've had this problem on my legs ever since I got pregnant. Now I am breastfeeding and my legs looks worse. My dermatologist advised me to exfoliate my skin using a sponge or gloves and moisturize after using urea lotion. I cant see any improvement...even maybe its now worse. What else can I do??

@Monika: From your question I am not sure if your dermatologist believes you have keratosis pilaris. If in fact you do, I believe gentle chemical exfoliants like glycolic or lactic acid (lachydrin lotion) work better at removing the bumps than do physical exfoliants like sponges and gloves. If there is any redness left , over the counter cortisone creams can help the redness.