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Is amlactin 12% moisturizing lotion good to use for keratosis pilaris?

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Keratosis pilaris: Yes lotions and creams that contain 12% Lactic Acid help to shed scale and dry skin. There is excess cornification in the hair follicles in keratosis pilaris which may be helped by the amlactin. That treatment can be augmented with the use of retina. But sometimes the combination is too irritating to the skin.

Answered 12/18/2018

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