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A member asked:
How can i reduce the appearance of keratosis pilaris?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Keralytic cream: First, using a good moisturizer cream or ointment, nivea creme, aveeno, (oatmeal) cetaphil, etc., are all good ones; second, your dermatologists might prescribe prescription-strengthed medications like lachydin-12, keralyt gel, salex cream, etc. To control kp.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Flaxseed oil: Essential fatty acids found in flaxseed oil and oral zinc are useful in reducing the appearance of keratosis pilaris.
Answered 2/7/2012
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Keratosis pilaris: Heavy moisturizing products like eucerin professional repair or smoothing repair. Lachydrin (lactic acid) is also helpful as are temporary use of topical prescription cortisone creams.
Answered 11/3/2016
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