Small bumps on tops of arms.. any other girls the same?!
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I've had lots of little bumps on the tops of my arms for years now and nothing seems to get rid of them. I exfoliate every day and it doesn't seem to help. I know of a few other females with the same problem - does anyone know what they are and how to get rid of them? Thanks.
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I'm fairly sure this is what you have on your arms and it's VERY common. Hopefully, the info. below will help you.
Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition commonly seen on the upper arms, buttocks and thighs. The skin cells that normally flake off as a fine dust from the skin form plugs in the hair follicles. These appear as small pimples that have a dry ''sandpaper'' feeling. They are usually white but sometimes rather red. They usually don't itch or hurt.
Keratosis pilaris is particularly common in teenagers on the upper arms. It may occur in babies where it tends to be most obvious on the cheeks. It may remain for years but generally gradually disappears usually before age 30. Keratosis pilaris is unsightly but completely harmless. It is usually worse during the winter months or other times of low humidity when skin dries out, and may worsen during pregnancy or after childbirth.
Treatment of keratosis pilaris is not necessary, and unfortunately often has disappointing results. With persistence, most people can get very satisfactory improvement. Initial treatment should be intensive moisturizing. Try a cream such as Acid mantle, Vaseline or Complex 15 after bathing, and re-apply the cream again several times daily.
If this does not help, change to a medicated cream containing urea (Curel, Carmol-20) or alpha-hydroxy acids (Aqua Glycolic, Lacticare) applied twice daily - it may be too irritating to use more often. More aggressive home treatment can be done if ones skin can tolerate it. The plugged pores can be removed by taking long, hot soaking tub baths and then rubbing the areas with a coarse washcloth, stiff brush, or 'Buf-Puf'.
Prescription medicines that may help include antibiotics (Erythromycin, Bactrim) if the spots are very red and Tazorac Cream. Tazorac, a relative of vitamin A, may cause irritation in some people.
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could be sweat bumps.maybe try wearing looser clothing with more of a cotton blend..last but not least try a dermatologist - good luck!
i have these bumps all over my arms and i have no idea how to get rid of the m and i exfoiliate every day but it doesnt work and i get picked on because of these small bumps
i have those 2!they r kind white. right? as im getting older, they're fading. but i went to the skin doctor and got this tazorac stuff. i kinda helped, but i stopped using it cause it dried out my skin. it got kinda peely.
my sister has a simular issue. i've heard them called 'chicken bumps'. the brand called dermadoctor has a kp lotion that is supposed to help it. hope that helps!
It sounds like clogged skin pores. My doctor suggested Neutrogena Body Wash and lotion. It works really well. The first thing I would do though is stop using body washes, lotions that are really perfumy.such as Bath and Body Works. I notice that if I use those for a few days, I get the clogged bumps really bad.
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