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Would a Peeling or Dermabrasion Treatment Work for Getting Rid of Keratosis Pilaris?
asked 1 year ago by Estefania7910
Latest answer by Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
Question viewed 289 times
Tags: arms, legs, bumps, comparison, keratosis pilaris
I have a bad keratosis pilaris on my legs and upper arms it looks like little red bumps and they get worse when it's cold. Sometimes hair gets trapped too. What can i do?
4 answers to Would a Peeling or Dermabrasion Treatment Work for Getting Rid of Keratosis Pilaris?
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Keratosis Pilaris is genetic
KP is not an isolated condition and is a result of your genetics. Thus, any improvement in your KP by procedure or cream is temporary because the cells in your skin are programmed to produce it. 20% of the American population has KP, so you are not alone.
Dermabrasion is definitely not a treatment for KP
Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon
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Keratosis Pilaris
A dermabrasion can make your skin look smoother, but not less red. Treatment with the pulsed dye laser can help lessen the redness and improve the appearance of the skin. Although there is no known "cure" for keratosis pilaris, it can be controlled with treatments such as the above.
Deborah Sarnoff, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Best Treatment Options for Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris can be a stubborn, hard to treat problem, especially during the very low humidity cold winter months we experience here in Vermont. As you probably know, it is caused by the dead skin cells sticking together within the hair follicles instead of being naturally shed into the environment. We have had the most success in treating this condition by using the Glytone KP Kit. I find this to be a better, longer-term solution, as well as prevention, than an occasional...
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Peel for KP
I have never tried a microdermabraision but have done TCA peels for KP. This can be very effective but is temporary.
