Allergy? Had this for years and need some advice?

Question

Well my problem is that I have very small tiny red bumps on my body. Mostly on upper arms close to my shoulders ( but lately they have been moving past my funny bone done my arm) the bumps look very tiny but there allot and they are a reddish color. I also have these on my thighs and all over my legs. I do not have any on my face (well just a very little like maybe 20).




I am 16 and i do not believe this is b/c of puberty because i have had this for years now. so they are not pimples.

I am lactose and tolerant if that helps. I do not consume much protein in my diet. and i have a couple of extra pounds on me :( will lose them very soon.

please tell me if you know of any one who has something like this. And how they got rid of it ( even though i am lactose i still eat cheeses and drink some milk)

( I plan on losing the flab and avoid milk but if the condition persist and i don't receive much help here i will have to consult a dermatologist.)

Answer 1

It sounds a lot like keratosis pilaris, which is a very common, harmless (but annoying) skin condition. Many people have it and don't realize that it has a name (myself included until about a year ago). Check the first link below for a close up picture of it - is this what yours looks like? It's most common on the backs of arms, but also appears on legs, torso, face - basically anywhere except the palms and soles.

It has nothing to do with lactose intolerance or weight. Sometimes it goes away on its own as you get older, but not always. It cannot be cured, but it can be treated with lotions that contain alpha or beta hydroxy acids (AHA's or BHA's) and urea. There are prescription lotions as well as over the counter lotions that contain glycolic acid, but it is pretty hard on your skin. If you have trouble with that, try something with salicylic acid or lactic acid (for sensitive skin). The AHA's and BHA's basically help remove the little plugs of keratin (the stuff your hair and nails are made of) that forms in the hair follicles. The urea also helps your skin retain moisture. I'm currently using Eucerin Plus (make sure it's PLUS - that's the one with AHA and urea). It isn't working as well as the last product I used (which has been discontinued), but it is making a difference. Be very careful if you use these products - start slowly, and be sure to use sunscreen because they make your skin more sensitive to sunburn. Also, although you can treat it, you can't make it go away permanently. If you stop using the lotion, the bumps will come back.

Check the other links below for websites that can help.

Answer 2

Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a very common genetic follicular condition that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin and hence colloquially referred to as "chicken skin". It most often appears on the back and outer sides of the upper arms (though the lower arms can also be affected), and can also occur on the thighs and tops of legs, flanks, buttocks or any body part except glabrous skin (like the palms or soles of feet). Less commonly, lesions appear on the face and may be mistaken for acne.

Answer 3

Maybe they are rash bumps I've had that all over my thys before and I cured it by using dove soap showering in hot water but not to hot and also wipe your body down with a wash cloth It worked on me and I really hope that it works on you.

Answer 4

you could try epsom salt bath soaks,it should help and change your diet to a more organic whole foods type as well and cut out sugar and sweet sugary foods also,try it! drink more pure water to flush your system daily.