How do I get rid of the red bumps on my upper arms and legs?

Question

They have been there 10+ yrs. I have tried several different lotions. Someone once told me it is a vitamin deficiency. Anybody have a suggestion?

Answer 1

sounds like it might be keratosis pilaris...check out this website. i have it and the only thing that has helped is lotion with lactic acid in it.

Answer 2

I am assuming you have no other medical problems or take medications that can cause skin trouble.

Of course, make sure you eat healthy, but I use 2% BHA gel by Paula's Choice, and her 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, and bumps disappear like magic and keeps them away. I use her stuff rather than other brands because the pH is right. If it isn't, which is often the case, it won't work.

If you do this, your skin will be very sensitive to UV rays, so get her avobenzone sunscreen. It won't break you out (unless you're allergic to it or something).

Answer 3

I would try a multi vitamin. I would also see your doctor. I have red circles that appeared for years on and off. They ended up giving me a steriod lotion and they went away within hours. So when ever my appear I apply the lotion. Best of luck to you. Take Care.



~To the answer above~ a comsologist is a hair dresser......Common Sense!

Answer 4

A few here they go

Stop using lotions and try cocoa butter, olive oil, shea butter or aloe vera (spray or gel; the gel is best cold in the fridge)

Start taking a multivitamin

Are you a razor user-Consider another method of hair removal

Answer 5

Take vtamins it is mostlikely a vitamin dificent cy and try st johns aprocot exfoliating rub

Answer 6

go to a cosmetologist, this isnt a problem to consult a website about