I have keratosis pilaris on my back, can chemical peeling reduce it? (Photo)

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I have KP since more than 10 years and I just strated to use Xémose cream by Uriage and Urélia 10 cream by Isis pharma. Is this enough or do I have to do chemical peeling sessions? Because it started to appear in other areas sush as butt, upper arms.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Kirk Moore, MD · Answer

Chemical peels will  be one of the best things to do for your KP. If you choose to do a chemical peel, make sure to do a Glycolic peel and you will love your results. You can still use those creams as well as do a peel to boost the peels results.

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