Keratosis Pilaris is a very common condition. We dermatologists see a number of cases each week. Some expressly come concerned about this rash and others present with an "oh,while I am here can you look at this" mode. Many of these patients do not know what they have until we... more
TCA treatment for Keratosis Pilaris?
I have bad keratosis pilaris on my upper arms. It's not bumpy--just a lot of very red spots under the top layer of my skin. I used 30% TCA a few days ago, at the moment it's doing nothing. Is it possible that my skin will still start peeling, and is it safe to use it again or should I wait? Is TCA a good solution for keratosis pilaris? If not, do you know what is? Thanks.
2 answers to “TCA treatment for Keratosis Pilaris?”
A: TCA probably not the best treatment
I agree a TCA peel may remove the kertain that plugs the follicles and makes them bumpy, but al onger-term and more gentle treatment like Retin-A and moisturizers are a better option. Consistency to the tretament offers the best chance of long term control.
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