3. Itchy, Irritable Skin
People suffering from outbreaks of keratosis pilaris report that their skin feels irritable and itchy, especially when it gets dry. This skin disorder is an inflammatory condition that affects the skin cells, turning them a pink or red color, with a halo surrounding the bump.
Affected individuals may gain relief from itching symptoms by applying an ice pack to the affected area for a few minutes. The cold compress reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with itching and skin irritability. We recommend you ice your affected area for four 5-minute intervals, with a break of 5-minutes between each ice therapy session.
After the itching symptoms subside, treat your skin with a moisturizer containing retinol. This tonic penetrates deep into the layers of the skin, attacking the source of the inflammation while cleansing the blocked pores. Repeat this treatment whenever you experience an outbreak of itching, and never scratch the bumps as they may break and start to bleed.