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Follicular unit extraction for keratosis pilaris

August 13, 2016
Asked By:dmq48 in Lovington, NM

Hi, I have tried just about everything to treat my keratosis pilaris, with lasting results only recently. I started receiving electrolysis which really helped, I guess because now there is no hair for the keratin to block? But electrolysis takes so long (like 10 seconds per hair) and maybe about 1/2 the hairs treated disappeared for good. The scarring with body hair FUE looks nonexistent, and the machine looks like it moves fast. Is FUE for keratosis pilaris/other follicle disorders possible?

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Answer: Electrolysis may be slow but if it works in your case there is nothing wrong with it. FUE will cause scarring.

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Answer: Electrolysis may be slow but if it works in your case there is nothing wrong with it. FUE will cause scarring.

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August 13, 2016

Answer: Keratosis pilaris

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August 13, 2016

Answer: Keratosis pilaris

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