Ever since I can remember I have had thees red bumps on my skin they are just their don't itch or annoy me but are ugly and I want them off! Here is a picture: http://s94744704.onlinehome.us/arm.JPG is their meds or cream or anything I just want them off!
2007-01-10 12:26:22 · 7 answers · asked by Matt 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
This is a very common, unknown skin condition know as
Keratosis Pilaris
Don't waste money seeing a dermatologist because they will only prescribe an expensive, ineffective cream or lotion that will at first lessen the effects, but then your skin will worsen without the effects that the chemicals have on your skin.
My main advice is to constantly hydrate yourself and your skin. Basically drink a lot of water and take short, mild (not too hot or cold) shower and afterwards moisturize. (Vaseline Intensive Moisturizer is a good product)
DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT + EXFOLIATE (scratch or rub off with loufa)!!! This will undoubtedly worsen the condition by drying out and perturbing your skin even more. ALL dermatologist tell me NOT to exfoliate so don't listen to them it will make your light condition HELL!
I've seen 3 doctors about your condition (which I also have) and they will tell you there is no cure, and that a cure is not necessary. We know otherwise...
Good Luck!!
http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/keratosis_pilaris.html
2007-01-10 12:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had those before and I believe it was due to very dry skin. Is your skin dry?
I got mine under control by really moisturizing my skin, especially in the winter. In fact, my skin gets so dry, I sometimes use olive oil on it before going to bed at night. However, if you do this you will want to shower the next day or you might smell like a salad!
Hope this helps!
2007-01-10 12:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by lifeisagift 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are they on the back of your arms?? If so, I suffer the same problem, and I hear it is common. I have had them ever since high school, but they haven't really gotten any worse. Some of them are dry and rough but most are smooth. I read in a magazine that Eucerin is really good for it, but it didn't really work for me. However, everyone is different so maybe you should try it. Good luck.
2007-01-10 12:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by countrygirl0805 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have those too. I've asked a doctor and it is fairly common. It is supposed to be just dead skin cells. It is ugly, but what works best is to exfoliate on a regular basis. Use a loufa (spelling?) in the shower. I also used this REALLY good lotion from Mary Kay. it works wonders. I'm sure any good lotion would work well. believe me with just a little bit of care, you will see the difference.
2007-01-10 12:39:08 · answer #4 · answered by Ali P 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe apple cider vinegar followed by moisturizing would work:
"I have psoriasis and after I have showered, I spritz all over with a spray bottle filled with 3 parts cider vinegar and 1 part water and rinse again. There is no soap residue left on my skin and I don't feel itchy. I think it helps body odor, also." - frugalliving.com
2007-01-10 12:54:37 · answer #5 · answered by martinmagini 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excema is a pretty common skin condition. Get some Eucerin cream it is over the counter and if you use it regularly it can greatly reduce the appearance and irritation of Excema...
2007-01-10 12:35:39 · answer #6 · answered by All I Hear Is Blah Blah Blah... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
attempt looking keratosis pilaris. that's genetic, my sister and that i the two have it. do now no longer scrub harshly, use a fragile physique wash that does no longer contain cleansing cleansing soap, and moisturise. I quite have searched severe and coffee, there are no longer any greater any remedies, even in spite of the shown fact that that's possible.
2016-12-12 08:44:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋