I have had them forever and I totally need help. People comment and all. The skin is so red and dry too. Don't tell me to use a loofah, cuz I do. I use it so much my skin is red all day.
2007-02-24 14:03:51 · 5 answers · asked by muleteer@sbcglobal.net 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
It may be keratosis pilaris - a very common (and harmless) skin condition that feels like permanent goosebumps. It is most commonly found on the backs of arms or tops of legs, but can also appear on the face, buttocks, torso - basically everywhere except the palms and soles.
Check out the first link below for a picture of it. If that looks like what you have, stop using the loofah - it just irritates the skin further. There are lotions available that help get rid of the bumps, but they don't work for everybody. Look for something that contains both urea and glycolic acid or another alpha hydroxy acid (lactic acid, for example). One that's fairly easy to find is Eucerin Dry Skin Therapy Plus Intensive Repair Creme. You have to use the lotion every day, but eventually the skin will become smooth. Unfortunately, if you stop using the lotion, the bumps will come back. It can't be cured, just treated. Also, alpha hydroxy acids make the skin more sensitive to the sun, so be sure to wear a sunscreen or sunblock whenever you go outside for more than a couple of minutes.
2007-02-26 14:59:57 · answer #1 · answered by swbiblio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-26 16:13:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your skin is dry, don't exfoliate!! those dead skin cells keep in the moisture. It sounds like eczema or just some dry skin; I would reccomend using an good quality moisturizer (not that cheap stuff) like eucerin or nivea at least twice a day, especially right after a shower. Also, avoid extremely hot showers/baths, they actually dry out your skin more. If they don't go away see your doctor for some steroid cream and that should make them go away in a day or two. best of luck!
2007-02-24 14:24:42 · answer #3 · answered by CardsFanMD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat more Omega-3 fatty acids and other good fats. Be cautious to not eat too much though. You can also take fish oil caplets from the nutrition and some drug stores. Also try a gentle exfoliate that wont irritate your skin, preferably one that contains salicylic acid.
2007-02-24 14:13:31 · answer #4 · answered by Hector L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was just looking through an Avon book and they have a cream that is suppost to help get rid of those bumps on your arms.Good Luck
2007-02-24 14:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by stephanie J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋