I get these little red bumps on my arm that look like pimples but they're not..I asked my doctor...and I want them gone for good..what could I use that's going to work?..I was thinking of buying proactive but I don't know if it works..or if it's just going to irritate my skin...what do you recommend that I do or use..THX!
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2006-11-23 10:42:30 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
On you arm? I have the same exact thing, and so does my mom and a lot of other girls i know. It's actually very common. The name of it is Keratosis Pilaris and the nickname is "chicken bumps" or "chicken skin". Sorry but there's no real way to get rid of them, but i hear a lot that exfoliating and moisturizing helps a little.
Try to google the words Keratosis Pilaris and you'll learn more about it.
Hope this helps :)
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2006-11-23 11:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by BEAutiful 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have that same exact thing. Over half of all Americans have it or have had it during their life.
Also, there isn't actually a cure for it to go away. But it seems that for me mine scarred a little so i try not to touch it... Doctors say that it goes away naturally as you get older.
IF it really is bothering you, try an Alpha-Hydroxy Acid. You should read up about it.. but just make sure that you DO NOT go out in the sun after you use a product with AHA..[wow from experience.. don't do it.. i broke out in little bumps but it went away after a week] Anyway.. AHA is supposed to smooth out uneven skin although it can be irritating at first.
http://www.helpforkp.com/keratosis_pilaris_treatment_index.html
2006-11-23 11:29:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if the doctor says it is not acne then i guess it is not but i did have it on my arms too my mom and doctor said it was just a part of growing up it could also be dry skin here is some things i did to get rid of it,
-tell a doctor or a parent
-wash it every night and if u have it take zinc
-dont bother it unless you are washing
-dont! put any kind of lotion on it
-and dont rub it or scratch it
2006-11-23 10:54:54 · answer #3 · answered by kool 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have similar bumps on my arms and I have found that by using Dove or Oil of Olay soaps/bodywashes really helps. I also use lotion 2 or 3 times a week on my arms and ALWAYS use sensitive skin formulas when possible.
2006-11-23 10:51:49 · answer #4 · answered by FlyChicc420 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many cheap and effective home remedies for acne. Tomato slices, turmeric, papaya juices and home made face packs will treat existing pimples and prevent further problems. More remedies at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html
2006-11-23 22:58:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be eczima it looks like little red pimples and they irritate the crap out of you im covered in it you mostly get it from cold weather the only thing you can use to get rid of it is lotions. thats what they might be
2006-11-23 13:30:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did your doctor say they are? Is it a heat rash? I agree with the previous poster your skin may be too dry as well. A change in your soap may be in order as well.
2006-11-23 10:47:05 · answer #7 · answered by ladygwen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find herbal homemade tips for Dark circles, Pimples, Freckles,
Suntan, etc...- ingredients from your kitchen cabinet --
http://homebeautytips.blogspot.com
2006-11-23 14:30:23 · answer #8 · answered by Naturale 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mentioned this to your Dr. and he/she didn't suggest anything then it must not be anything to worry about. I'd say you probably should consider a very mild body wash, exfoliating regularly and using a good moisturizer.
2006-11-23 10:55:49 · answer #9 · answered by Wendi lu who 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get those too. My mom thinks it might be ringworm but I have a feeling it's just excema. I think cortisone or neosporin would help. Good luck!
2006-11-23 10:45:09 · answer #10 · answered by hippomaiden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋