What are the best treatment options for pilaris keratosis?
February 12, 2022
Asked By:ossyrian in Boulogne-Billancourt, Île-de-France, France
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?
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Answer: A combination of a chemical peel and beam can help reduce appearance of pilaris keratosis
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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...