Keratosis Pilaris / Chicken Skin
Do you have small, bumpy patches on your face? They’re often mistaken for acne or whiteheads, but it’s actually called keratosis pilaris.
What is Skin Bumps
Keratosis pilaris, also called “chicken skin,” is a genetic disorder that causes rough bumps on the hair follicles. It often occurs on the upper arms, face, outer thighs, and buttocks, and can appear red around the bumps. It’s most common in adolescents due to high hormonal levels. When it affects the face, it usually appears on the sides of the nose, chin, and forehead. While it doesn’t cause pain or itching, it can make the skin feel rough and bumpy, affecting our appearance.
Causes
Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition caused by genetics, but can also be influenced by non-genetic factors such as: not removing makeup or cleansing face thoroughly, prolonged sun exposure, over-washing the face causing damage to the skin barrier, having dry or dehydrated skin, or hormonal changes leading to excess oil production and accumulation of keratin.
Symptoms
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition that causes rough, bumpy patches. It appears as small, translucent bumps on the nose and can be itchy in the winter. It often affects the shoulders, arms, and calves. Self-examine by looking for tiny bumps or roughness on the skin surface.
Treatment
Skinspire Laser & Skin Clinic offers treatments to deep clean and strengthen the skin, and improve texture. Try our Hydrafacial and Chemical Peel treatments.
HydraFacial offered by Skinspire Laser & Skin Clinic, is a FDA-approved device designed to promote the health of skin and to restore skin barrier rapidly. It restores skin health with the patented Vortex-Fusion delivery system, vacuum technology and serums. It removes impurities and hydrates skin in 30 minutes without downtime or pain. It addresses blackheads, brown spots, dehydration, wrinkles, sensitivity, dullness, enlarged pores, pimples, and photodamage.
How does Hydrafacial work
Hydrafacial treatment uses a special formula and vacuum technology to clean and exfoliate your skin. It removes impurities like blackheads, whiteheads, and dead skin cells while also nourishing your skin with ingredients that promote cell growth and a healthy balance of oils and water. The treatment takes only 30 minutes and can be customized to your skin’s needs and your desired results.
Procedure
- 1. Skin Test: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will provide a skin test to access skin condition or existing skin problems.
- 2. Face-to-face consultation: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will tailor a suitable hydrafacial treatment plan based on client’s conditions and desired results.
- 3. Pre-treatment preparation: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will remove makeup and cleanse the face.
- 4. Hydrafacial 3 steps: ①Cleanse+Peel ②Extract+ Exfoliate ③Nourish+Protect
- 5. Post-treatment care: QDEL phototherapy mask to nourish and repair the skin.
- 6. Post-treatment precautions.
Who is it for
- People with problems of blackheads, whiteheads or keratosis pilaris; Suitable for any skin type
- People who want to deeply cleanse their pores and thoroughly remove ketarin
- People who want to gently repair their skin barrier; Suitable for sensitive skin
Chemical peel, offered by Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic is a skin treatment that uses acidic solution to remove the outermost layer of skin cells. This process encourages skin cell renewal, improves the condition of the skin, and can also help with issues such as acne, fine lines, blackheads, and uneven skin tone.
How does Chemical Peel work
A Chemical Peel Solution can separate cells in the outer layer of skin by dissolving oil particles, removing excess keratin buildup, and preventing clogged hair follicles. It also stimulates skin cell regeneration and collagen production to improve skin texture, minimize pores, and brighten the skin.
Procedure
- 1. Skin Test: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will provide a skin test to access skin condition or existing skin problems.
- 2. Face-to-face consultation: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will provide suitable Chemical peel treatment plan based on client’s needs and goals.
- 3. Pre-treatment: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will clean and disinfect the treatment areas.
- 4. Treatment: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will apply an acidic solution on the face.
- 5. End of treatment: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will apply a neutraliser solution on face to terminate the acidic reaction and peeling reaction to avoid over peeling.
- 6. Cleaning. Post-treatment care.
Who is it for
- People who have large pores and accumulation of keratin in their pores
- People with rough skin caused by keratosis pilaris
- People with very oily skin
- People with repeated problems of blackheads and whiteheads