I know a lot of other people who have them too, but they dont know what they are either. I have had them for a looooooong time! Ive also used different types of lotion to see if it would help, but they didnt. Can anyone help me?
2007-01-01 13:42:10 · 12 answers · asked by caroline c 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Don't worry, I have them too. I'm a cheerleader and it can be a little uncomfortable sometimes having to wear cut-off tops, and having little bumps on my upper arm. I went to my dermatoligist and she gave me this cream, it has been on TV, it really works to. It's called DesOwen, you can buy it at Walgreens, CVS, and other stores. If that doesn't work out for you, dry them out with oxipads works, too.
2007-01-01 13:56:14 · answer #1 · answered by karma121 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called Keratosis Pilaris and a lot of people have it. It's commonly mistaken for acne or dry skin but it is caused by excess protein in the skin. There is no "cure" for it but you can try a good exfoliator or lotions and cremes with alpha hydroxy.
Try this site for more information
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratosis_pilaris
2007-01-01 13:49:14 · answer #2 · answered by breezy_otay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like Keratosis Pilaris :(
There is really no treatment for them and no cure. They get worse in winter due to dry skin and get better during the summer.
Don't worry, I have it too!! You are not alone! Exfoliating really helps, and don't pick at it!
A moisturizing lotion never hurts!
2007-01-01 13:46:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of my g/f's have that problem too. I have been told by a friend and it seemed to work to up you fish oil intake. The rumour is that the bumps are caused by a deficiency of some sort and eating more fish esp. tuna does seem to help.
2007-01-01 14:43:27 · answer #4 · answered by slowlygoincrazy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have them to. I cant remember what its called but my doctor said to start using a palm olive soap when showering. He said this soap is easier on the skin and will help the bumps fade or go away completely.
2007-01-01 13:46:26 · answer #5 · answered by mikec1452001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister used to have them too.... since she was really little. They just went away after a while. It's really no big deal. It's probably just something in your genes. Nothing to worry about considering a lot of people you know has them too. =)
2007-01-01 13:50:24 · answer #6 · answered by Charlene L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive got those, too and i have them on my legs,my arms,(front and back) they dont appear to do anything,except when i get itchy,then the tops turn white and it looks wierd,or im just weird yeah it probably that.
2007-01-01 13:46:34 · answer #7 · answered by Jaden B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dry skin perhaps, put some olive oil or babyoil in your bath water.
when rinsing suds off use hot water and then cold water,
try aloe vera gel afterwards
2007-01-01 13:45:02 · answer #8 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they could be little pimples or eczema. my cousin has those little bumps on the back of her arms too. and it turned out she had eczema. go see a dermatologist to make sure though.
2007-01-01 13:52:12 · answer #9 · answered by From Someone 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is a form of acne... just use a facial cleanser on it everyday and you should see some results. If it is not acne, it could be goosebumps.
2007-01-01 13:52:25 · answer #10 · answered by designerista 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋