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Is it safe to use a face tanning lamp to treat keratosis pilaris?
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No: Kp usually presented on arms or sometimes, thighs. Why you use "face" tanning lamp? Besides, tanning lamp of any kind has no effect on kp.
Answered 11/2/2012
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