How do you smooth bumpy arms?

Question

The backs of my upper arms are bumpy, as if covered with perpetual goosebumps. It's been like this ever since I was little, and no, it's not a health concern. No itching, no scratching, just bumps. How can I make them go away without spending a lot of money on medications?

Answer 1

sounds like you have KP (keratoses pilaris) which is found on the back of arms and legs. seems to be worse in the winter. some people have it, others not. you can treat it but not get rid of it. i use an over the counter product with lactic acid in it (AM-LACTIN.) if you don't see it on the shelf, ask the pharmacist to order it for you. this will improve your arms within a couple of weeks. if you stop using the lotion, it will come back (sorry.) a dermatologist might give you retin-a to treat it.

Answer 2

After exfoliating your arms, moisturize with Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Lotion. I read this in a health magazine and it helped.

Answer 3

try an exfoliant body scrub and use it daily then use a great conditioning moisturizer. the body scrub might burst the bumps and make them more smooth. the more abrasive the scrub the better to loosen dead skin. be careful you do not brush-burn yourself though~

Answer 4

I have the same thing and my doctor said it was due to dry skin. Try using a mosturizer

Answer 5

I think you have Keratosis Pilaris just like me. Try moisturizers it kinda worked for me.

Answer 6

Products that have alpha hydrocy acid should do the trick.

Answer 7

you mix backing soda with some water to make a paste!! this really works!

Answer 8

try getting a moisturizer lotion and a hot towel and let it sit for 20min it will work

Answer 9

It's a skin condition, see a dermatologist.

Answer 10

i have always had those too. i know alot of peopel who have it also. what help me is an exfoliant liek st. ives apricot scrub =)