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salicylic acid

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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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Cutaneous warts: what actually works for verrucae

What the evidence supports for treating common and plantar warts, why salicylic acid and cryotherapy are first-line, and when persistent warts need a different approach.

Jun 5, 2026 · 4 min · Medically reviewed