Does keratosis pilaris on the face go away with time? Does a laser really help get rid of the redness? (Photo)

August 21, 2017
Asked By:Panzer0000 in Dallas, TX

Does keratosis pilaris on the face (cheeks) go away with time as we age? I'm 23 with the condition which I've had since I was 12-13. Does a laser really help get rid of the redness? If so how long do the results last

1 photo

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
January 25, 2024

Answer: Vbeam laser can help defuse the redness. Recommend also doing resurfx laser to help even out skin texture and tone

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
January 25, 2024

Answer: Vbeam laser can help defuse the redness. Recommend also doing resurfx laser to help even out skin texture and tone

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 22, 2017

Answer: Improving Keratosis Pilaris--Glycolic Scrub, Pulsed Dye Laser/VBeam or IPL/ProYellow

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
August 22, 2017

Answer: Improving Keratosis Pilaris--Glycolic Scrub, Pulsed Dye Laser/VBeam or IPL/ProYellow

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
August 24, 2017

Answer: Laser for KP

August 24, 2017

Answer: Laser for KP

Recommended reading

Laser Peel

Everything you need to know about Laser Peel

  • 90% worth it
  • 69.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $950
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended reading

Laser Peel

Everything you need to know about Laser Peel

  • 90% worth it
  • 69.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $950
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT