What are the best treatment options for pilaris keratosis?

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I have pilaris keratosis since I was a teenager. I tried moisturizers, exfoliating but the red dots near the hair follicle remain on my legs. What other options exist? Laser? Chemical peels?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Vbeam laser is an excellent modality for patients who have rosacea, blushing of the skin, facial and body telangiectasia, spider veins, redness, post surgical redness, and skin flushing. It is a safe procedure that can be used at varying depths to help treat micro blood vessels in the skin. We also use it in our office for facial skin inflammation, keloids, and hypertrophic scarring. It is an important part of scar therapy. Vbeam can be combined with chemical peels and other lasers, but experience with the treatment is essential. The Vbeam laser does not affect deeper tissue. Schedule a consultation with an expert in Vbeam and you will find it to be an excellent modality for many skin types. 
 
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Elizabeth Liotta, MD · Answer

Keratosis Pilaris is a common skin condition that can be tricky to fully treat. Chemical peels can help by exfoliating dead skin cells which can help reduce the keratosis pilaris and also improve the texture and appearance of the skin. Pulsed dye laser treatments can help remove the red pigment from the skin, improving the overall appearance of the keratosis pilaris. Waxing the hair or doing laser hair removal vs shaving can also help improve keratosis pilaris. Using products with salicylic acid and glycolic acid can also help improve the appearance of the skin.I hope this helps!

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