My 18 month old has bumps on the back of her arms. Any advice on how to get rid of them?

Question

The bumps are not "pimples" but seem kind of "dry". There is no swelling or infection, etc.

Answer 1

Definitely ask your pediatrician. But it sounds like keratosis. It is just a build up of skin cells. I have had it all my life. I have it on my arms and thighs. My daughter who is now 2 also has it. She has it on her arms, legs and face. The only thing you can to do make it alittle better is exfoliating. I don't mean with chemicals or special lotions. Just use a washcloth or loofah and scrub. It never goes completely away but it does help. Also keratosis is hereditary.

Answer 2

depends on what the bumps are from. a quick visit to the dr can give yuo an idea. These could be from an allergic reaction and you would want to figure out from what and keep it away from baby, Exzema is also very commen and this is more of dry bumps in this case you would want to bath baby in luke warm water with non scented soap (dove is good) after getting out only pat dry (do not dry the area effected) and then appy a barrier to trap moisture such as vasaline. No matter what this is I would not use scented soap on this or scented lotion. There are other things this could be too so I would be sure to ask the dr

Answer 3

Lotion. Lots of it. I can't remember the name of the condition, but the bottom line is no one really knows WHAT causes it, but they've noticed that it gets better when moist. People with the condition report that it gets worse in the dry winter months.

Anyway, I use Aveeno unscented baby lotion. They also make a cream. Both are awesome. Use them after your baby's bath. My daughter had the "bumps" real bad, it even spread to her thighs and a little on her tummy. But the lotion helps, just be diligent with it.

Answer 4

Are they just clear or skin colored? If so, it sounds like what my daughter has. Are they on the backs of her arms, on the top? She has the same thing. The pediatrician said it's hereditary and harmless. I forget what it's called. He said if it becomes dry or bothersome for her, I could use Aquaphor or some other dry skin remedy.

However, be sure to check with your doctor and see that it is something that doesn't need treatment. You never can be too sure.

Answer 5

My 3 year old daughter has bumps on her arms and her legs. Her doctor had a name for it, though I don't remember what it was, she told me to put Cetaphil on her right after she gets out of the bath (when she's still wet) so the moisture stays in. To be safe, I would take your little one to the doctor just in case.

Answer 6

Your best solution would be to ask your doctor.... or you'll be headed for immunizations soon anywya... jsut ask the health nurse.. and i'm sure they'r ebe bale to give you an asnwer.. ther description you ive on ehre is WAY too vauge fro anyone to aswer... EVEN a doctor.. ti coudl be abythign from exzema, to butterfly rash.... so jsut tlak to a professional.. and get their advise fi your relay concerned!

Answer 7

It might be eczema. My MD prescribed a topical steroid at first than said to just put on lotion or Vaseline right after a shower/bath to keep it from itching. Have the rash diagnosed first.

Answer 8

depends on what the bumps are. I would leave them as they are more than likely going to go away by themselves. If they are still there after a while then see your doctor

Answer 9

Those are normal from birth until forever. They are white under the skin & they are called milk bumps. You can read about them in the book "What To Expect the Toddler Years". Don't pop them or they will leave scars.

Answer 10

Sound like my son and he has eczema. Keep his skin moisturized after bath and limit bathes to 2-3 a week instead of everyday. You can also talk to your doctor about cream for it, but mine told me they like to try other methods first.