Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Keratosis pilaris rubra is a common but rarely reported condition characterized by follicular-based hyperkeratotic papules on a background of erythema. It can be embarrassing and symptomatic for patients, particularly adolescent boys. We sought to explore the efficacy of pulsed dye laser (PDL) in the treatment of keratosis pilaris rubra. METHODS: RESULTS: All patients reported noticeable improvement after one to four treatments. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Jennifer J Schoch, Megha M Tollefson, Patricia Witman, Dawn M R Davis |
Journal | Pediatric dermatology
(Pediatr Dermatol)
Vol. 33
Issue 4
Pg. 443-6
(Jul 2016)
ISSN: 1525-1470 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 27282957
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
Topics |
- Abnormalities, Multiple
(surgery)
- Adolescent
- Darier Disease
(surgery)
- Eyebrows
(abnormalities)
- Female
- Humans
- Lasers, Dye
(therapeutic use)
- Male
- Treatment Outcome
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