dermatologic disorders
Keratosis Pilaris
Treatment of Keratosis Pilaris
Symptomatic measures Treatment of keratosis pilaris is usually unnecessary and often unsatisfactory. Hydrophilic petrolatum and water (in equal parts) or petrolatum with 3%salicylic acidmay help flatten the lesions. Buffered lactic acid (ammonium lactate) lotions or creams,ureacreams, 6%salicylic acidgel, or 0.1%tretinoincream or gel may also be effective. Other effective topical retinoids can includeadapalene0.1% cream or gel andtazarotene0.05% cream or gel. Topicaltacrolimusandazelaic acidin various strengths have also been shown to be effective. Acid creams should be avoided in young children because of burning and stinging. Pulse-dye and Q-switched Nd:YAG 1064 nm lasers have been used successfully to treat facial redness. 