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Will Laser Hair Removal Help Keratosis Pilaris?

dramatic_curvesNov 19, 2012
I have kp pretty bad on my upper arms and makes me very self conscious. Will laser hair removal get rid of the kp or at least make it better? Are there any other solutions for kp? I'm pretty desperate and willing to spend a good chunk of money to get rid of those bumps!

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Dr. Dina D. Strachan, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Feb 14, 2017
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Dr. Meg Cherry, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Jun 19, 2014
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