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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.
Asked 33 months ago by
Keratosis in Holland
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Chicken Skin
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 put a name on it. KP occurs in up to 35% of the general population.
This is a condition that tends to improve with age, but is certainly seen in a number of adults. Like psoriasis it improves in the...
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Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Keratosis pilaris or KP treatment with KP Pads available for daily application on the arms and thighs
Keratosis pilaris or KP is a chronic condition and can be improved by TCA peels. I would recommend a daily regimen of exfoliation with a combination of KP Pads (brand name) and ammonium lactate. This will help unclog the keratin plugs.
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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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.
