all over my upper arms i got what i think is dried skin or something.....looks like tiny pimples without really standing out like pimples do....what can i do? thanks people
2007-01-27 11:43:15 · 10 answers · asked by Alex M 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
also i wanted to know if i should or should not use moisturizer
2007-01-27 11:44:45 · update #1
this is common,especially in winter.its a build up of keratin and collagen..ive forgotten the name of the condition,but it is completely harmless.i had it last winter.the dr told me to rub gently with a loofah sponge every day,and to use any skin care product containing "urea"-no,its not urine,its a chemical that breaks down collagen.read various labels on moisturisers,or ask ur pharmacist.this winter,my arms are smooth.good luck!i havent used the skin cream this winter,just the loofah,and i have gr8 results.im sorry i cant remember the name of the cream,but cvs has several products u can use,the pharmacist will help u find them.ps-ur other answers refreshed my memory-it is keratosis pilaris.u will alwaysb have trhe tendancy to get it acting up again,but believe me,my arms got so smooth with proper care,u would never know i have this tendancy.
2007-01-27 11:51:02 · answer #1 · answered by kyra k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't diagnose over the internet but sounds like keratosis pilaris, a skin condition commonly found on the upper arms that causes dry patches with little bumps where the hair foliicles are. Heavy-duty moisturizers can help but there is no cure. Look it up for more info.
2007-01-27 19:47:13 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be eczema or psoriasis. Either way, if you do try a moisturizer, use something that's not perfumed so you don't risk irritating things further.
Might be a good idea to go to your family doctor or if your insurance doesn't need a referral, you could go straight to a dermatologist.
2007-01-27 19:48:48 · answer #3 · answered by sweet_trixie_1977 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have keratosis pilaris. It is a failure of your skin to shed keratin. Moisturization and exfoliation are the best ways to deal with it.
2007-01-27 19:48:41 · answer #4 · answered by dakirk123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a scent free moisturizer. vitamin E would be okay. try not to use perfume soaps cause this can make lt worse and lt will not at all go away.
2007-02-03 15:45:14 · answer #5 · answered by pamela d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need moisturizer. Also, if you think it's a rash you can apply tea tree oil.
2007-01-27 19:47:25 · answer #6 · answered by luvguns2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
becarefull you could be ussing something your allergic too.In my case i cannot use soap cause i grow also tiny pimples redish and itches,so i only use bath skin liguid and really helped me.in any case seeing a dermatologist might help lots,good luck dude.
2007-02-02 11:26:56 · answer #7 · answered by Baby Doll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rub in some natural aloe vera straight from the plant... its a wonderdrug...
2007-01-27 19:47:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it don't itch and it's not spreading I would use lotion on it, it could very well be just dry skin..
2007-01-27 19:48:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
scratch it vigorously, that should make it go away
2007-01-27 19:51:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋