I often have small bumps on my arms, like pimples, and when i squeeze them this white substance flows out and i feel really great, somehow. Over the years I become addicted to doing it, especiallly when i'm feeling down or bored. But everytime i do it a scar develops and now my arms are filled with ugly scars. Help??
2006-07-08 16:23:40 · 9 answers · asked by Forest_aude 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Well it could be sumac poisoning ( which is a type of plant) are just some type of genetic problem. and as for the scarring you could have diabetes.
2006-07-08 16:27:26 · answer #1 · answered by Matt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may be a form of OCD. The condition you describe on your arms may be keratosis pilaris:
http://www.helpforkp.com/
Your urge to constantly pick is actually a form of self-mutilation. Some people actually carry this to the point of digging down into muscle tissue, on their faces and elsewhere. It is a disorder, and you should probably seek help if you really feel you cannot stop on your own. The scars will fade in time, but only if you stop right now. Your skin can only take so much abuse; and you really need to examine WHY you do this; what triggers you to do this so that you can possibly stop this behavior from happening.
I wish you luck.
2006-07-09 02:25:26 · answer #2 · answered by spookykid313 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do the same exact thing. I thought I was the only one in this world who does this. I can't stop myself from doing it either. I went to the doctor and she gave me some $ 65 dollar cream. It helps as long as you don't pick at it, but I couldn't quit picking at it.But i feel better knowing that I'm not the only one in this world doing it.
2006-07-09 00:12:24 · answer #3 · answered by BRANDI G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the scars should fade over time. or get a lighting cream. its hard to break a habit but try doing some thing else when you think about it
2006-07-08 23:28:02 · answer #4 · answered by christina C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a doctor ASAP before you turn into a big scar!
2006-07-09 02:22:23 · answer #5 · answered by Joyce D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably obessive compulsive (1) and (2) your little bumps are probably eczema and will spread like wildfire when you pop them.
Go see a doctor and quit picking at yourself.
2006-07-08 23:29:40 · answer #6 · answered by lilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keratosis pilaris- I've got it and it sounds like you do too. Check out these websites;
www.helpforkp.com
www.keratosispilaris.org
2006-07-12 01:56:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop doing it!
2006-07-08 23:25:38 · answer #8 · answered by Becka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well stop it!!!!
2006-07-08 23:34:28 · answer #9 · answered by gearjammer228 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋