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Will exfoliating help keratosis pilaris on my upper arm?
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Yes: You acn use salicylic acid or Alpha hydroxy lactic acid.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Yes: So will skin creams that contain Alpha hydroxy acids and vitamin c. These increase skin turnover (exfoliation).
Answered 6/24/2014
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