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What can be done about keratosis pilaris (strawberry legs) on the legs before and after shaving legs?
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Treatment: Keratosis pilaris is harmless and does not require treatment unless skin is itchy and overly dry. Moisturizers are used to treat contain lactic acid and urea. More about keratosis pilaris from the American Academy of Dermatology https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/bumps-and-growths/keratosis-pilaris#treatment
Answered 3/9/2018
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