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What Is The Reason Behind My Daughter's Rough Skin On Her Knees?

Hi, my daughter is 5 years old and she has very rough skin in her knees. I also notices that she has very dry skin all over her body, with small non colored bumps. Quite often she says that she is itchy all over her body too. Could you please advise what could be the possible reason for that?
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

I would keep a possibility of Atopic diathesis in her with Keratosis Pilaris (the non colored bumps you mentioned).
Dry skin is synonymous with atopic diathesis.
Keratosis pilaris is predominantly distributed over the upper outer arms, outer thighs, extensor elbows and knee.
They present a rough or crater like feel to the skin

If I was the treating doctor I would have asked to use for her an intensive moisturizer, frequently, but at least twice daily.

She may take an oral Vitamin A supplement once daily for 1-2 months for keratosis pilaris (non-colored bumps)

I would suggest you to visit a dermatologist who would prescribe a moisturizer specially suited to atopics.
Soaps should be avoided as much as possible, as they may cause further dryness and it is always advisable to use an intensive moisturizer, all over the body at least twice daily.

Regards
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What Is The Reason Behind My Daughter's Rough Skin On Her Knees?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic I would keep a possibility of Atopic diathesis in her with Keratosis Pilaris (the non colored bumps you mentioned). Dry skin is synonymous with atopic diathesis. Keratosis pilaris is predominantly distributed over the upper outer arms, outer thighs, extensor elbows and knee. They present a rough or crater like feel to the skin If I was the treating doctor I would have asked to use for her an intensive moisturizer, frequently, but at least twice daily. She may take an oral Vitamin A supplement once daily for 1-2 months for keratosis pilaris (non-colored bumps) I would suggest you to visit a dermatologist who would prescribe a moisturizer specially suited to atopics. Soaps should be avoided as much as possible, as they may cause further dryness and it is always advisable to use an intensive moisturizer, all over the body at least twice daily. Regards