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fractional CO2 laser

$Grid of three randomized keratosis pilaris trials: roughness improved versus control with Nd:YAG laser, intense pulsed light and fractional CO2 laser, while redness did not respond in the same way.$

Patient Ed

Keratosis pilaris: what the evidence actually supports

The rough bumps on upper arms and thighs are common and harmless. What trials show about keratolytics, lasers, and intense pulsed light, and why recurrence is the expected outcome.

Aug 27, 2026 · 6 min · Medically reviewed

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Aesthetic

Ablative fractional CO2 laser for acne scars: 2026 evidence

Mechanism, efficacy data, downtime, and the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation risk that dominates ablative fractional CO2 resurfacing for atrophic acne scars, with a focus on darker and Asian skin.

Jul 2, 2026 · 6 min · Medically reviewed