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I have very rough, bumpy skin on my arms and legs. someone told me it could be keratosis pilaris. are there any medications i can take for this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This article has a: very comprehensive list of soaps & medications that can be used for Keratosis Pilaris. However, I don't know if that is your diagnosis. REF: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1070651-treatment

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Answered 11/28/2017

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