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I just posted this on another post that’s 102 days old. Oops! Maybe you’ll get good results with this.

I’ve been keeping it simple and using a brush like this to exfoliate my KP areas (back of my arms). https://www.ulta.com/facial-cleansing-brush?productId=xlsImpprod16601265

I use it with a facial exfoliant with salicylic acid. Stuff you can buy at Target, nothing super fancy and expensive. Neutrogena Acne Proofing Daily Facial Scrub with Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment, Exfoliating and Cleansing Face Wash, Oil-Free, 4.2 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075X1WJKQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_57QUCbAK6DS4A

Just make sure it has the exfoliating beads in it.

Then I shave my arms. Sometimes I shave before I exfoliate, sometimes after. Sometimes I don’t. I know some ppl might be against shaving but I feel like it’s helped ME. I don’t know if ppl are against it though, I haven’t looked into it. I bought Ocean Mist exfoliant from Lush and use that afterwards with my brush and sometimes shave again.
https://uk.lush.com/products/cleansers/ocean-salt-self-preserving

If I remember to buy it, I use a lotion that won’t clog my pores. Coconut oil clogs my pores, a lot of things do. The only products I’ve found that are light for my skin that won’t clog are from Lush.
I can’t remember if I used Karma Kreme but I vaguely remember the name. It was either this one or Dream Cream. Dream Cream had good reviews for eczema help.
Karma Kreme - https://uk.lush.com/products/karma/karma-kream
Dream Cream - https://uk.lush.com/products/dream-cream

If you’re from the US, just choose the Non-UK choice. It’s super frustrating, I get it. I’ve been to dermatologists, etc. My friend who had a skin-business in CA told me about the brush and salicylic acid exfoliator and I’ve seen big improvements, just do the salycylic daily. Don’t buy the Lush stuff if you don’t want to, was just giving options. That’s stuff I discovered on my own through my journey.

Just sending you some love here--it's allegedly such a common issue, but I've got it worse than anyone I've met IRL.

I've had really good luck with Korean exfoliating cloths and Retin-A applied immediately after. Caveat being...that's on my body, I don't have it on my face.

Best of luck, friend. Don't despair yet. Don't let putting on makeup make you feel less masculine. It's no different than putting on sunscreen or any other product.

Also becuase I’m from the UK I’ll send you back the same products on the UK amazon just to check,


Squalane 100% Pure, 2 fl oz (60 mL) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003MJG19K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SI13DbJKGDANR


Jojoba Oil Nature Shine 100% Organic 120ml Pure & Natural Cold Pressed Aromatherapy Unrefined Moisturizer for Face, Hair, Skin, Nails, Cuticles, Stretch Marks & Sensitive https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L8KBP6T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RL13DbKESWDQ2


For the scrub they don’t sell it on amazon UK so this is what I’m using at the moment


Soap And Glory Scrub Of Your Life... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006L698KA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share



Loofah I’m using is


Salux Nylon Japanese Beauty Skin Bath Wash Cloth/Towel - White https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001KMR9WY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BO13Db43NPXWM

And another one is this:


Korean Italy Towel Exfoliating Bath Washcloth [4 Pcs] (Green) Techef Home https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00LGLOKLM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2O13DbMGADH9M



Amlactin

Amlactin 12 % Moisturizing Lotion... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000TTPZQ6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Squalane oil is something that our skin produces and makes up 13% of your natural sebum.

Since your sebaceous glands are under performing , this will help to regulate follicle construction and stop keratin from clumping around the follicles:
https://www.amazon.com/Squalane-100-Pure-60-mL/dp/B003MJG19K?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1

Jojoba oil is actually a liquid wax ester that mimics sebum. For the same reasons as I stated above, this will help your KP and prevent TEWL which makes your KP worse.
https://www.amazon.com/Solutions-Organic-Moisturizing-Multi-Purpose-4-Ounce/dp/B0019LTGOU/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=jojoba+oil&qid=1574915492&sprefix=jojoba+&sr=8-4

Since you already have AMlactin, you are good there. Here is my favorite BHA acid Body scrub.
https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Oil-Free-Salicylic-Treatment-Acne-Prone/dp/B00JZ069ME/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?keywords=neutrogena+body+clear+body+wash&qid=1574915526&sprefix=neutrogena+bod&sr=8-13

And these shower gloves for exfoliation are the best I’ve tried. They don’t require too much pressure and they de-cap existing keratin plugs effectively:
https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Logic-Exfoliating-Bath-Gloves/dp/B00GMP5VW4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=cleanlogic+gloves&qid=1574915581&sprefix=clean+logic+glov&sr=8-3

Which AMlactin are you using? The one with the green pump?

Also, do you need me to go over the routine with you or do you think you got it from here based off my original post?