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My 2yr old has keratosis polaris on arms&legs. what help? should i take to dermatologist? tried lotion, tried exfoliate. nothing will make go away

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get him seen: It can't be cured and it may not be worth treating, but Junior will want a relationship with a dermatologist when folks start asking questions, and so will you.

Answered 5/18/2014

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A member asked:

My 2yr old has keratosis polaris on arms&legs. what help? should i take to dermatologist? tried lotion, tried exfoliate. nothing will make go away

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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