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How can I treat keratosis pilaris caused by laser hair removal? (Photos)

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Awesome6829Jun 1, 2019

Hello. I got keratosis pilaris (chicken skin) on my thighs after laser hair removal. Should I discontinue LHR ? What can I do for these to go away

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