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I have keratosis pilaris and im using a steroid for 10 days and a moisturizer, dr said after 10 days exfoliate with a washcloth, how do i do this?
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See below: Dampen a terry-cloth rag and rub the area vigorously.
Answered 4/26/2013
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Vitamin A orally: Keratosis pilaris is a marker of the atopic gene. You can not wash it away or apply a cream that will result in any significant improvement. Oral vitamin a 10, 000 iu daily for 3 months and Protopic ointment may hepl significantly.
Answered 9/28/2016
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