Are IPL home devices (for hair removal) safe to use for areas w/ KP (keratosis pilaris)? Considering KP scars and discoloration

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I have read that most home IPL device brands advice not to go over areas with moles and tattoos, because the device targets areas that have pigments that are darker than (or in contrast with) your skin color. How then does this work on areas with KP, especially those with hyperpigmentation and scarring from KP

Yelena Kipervas, DO · Answer

Hi @Aldofex.Keratosis pilaris is a benign disorder characterized by varying degrees of follicular hyperkeratosis (thickening of the outer layer of the skin) and perifollicular erythema (redness due to inflammation). Common complaints include itching and rough-textured skin Any pigmented lesion will get lighter when treated with IPL, thus moles and tattoos should be avoided. Keratosis Pilaris is not considered a pigmented lesions, but inflammatory lesionAnother option would be fractional YAG Erbium laser.

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Are IPL home devices (for hair removal) safe to use for areas w/ KP (keratosis pilaris)? Considering KP scars and discoloration

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