i have like little white bumps on my arms they look like whiteheads but they arent is there anyway to get rid of them and what are they
2007-03-08 01:04:52 · 6 answers · asked by living the life 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
rubbed up goosebumps. exfoliate
2007-03-08 01:07:32 · answer #1 · answered by little_millsey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely they are dry skin patches. If you are not exfoliating and moisturizing properly, these white "bumps" can be a result of this. The backs of the thighs are also prone to this condition.
Try exfoliating with a sugar or salt scrub in the shower and then apply a rich body moisturizer.
Also, be sure that the water that use during your shower is not to hot as hot water can also result in dry skin. Additionally, try to limit your amount of time in the shower.
If this does not work, a dermatologist may prescribed an acidic based moisturizer.
2007-03-10 00:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's called keratosis pilaris and it's because your skin does not have the ability to exfoliate itself. i have it too, but sometimes mine is more red. it's pretty common, i think. doctors can prescribe a steroid cream for it, but i don't think i'd like that. i just exfoliate once a week with a sugar scrub and stay moisturized--i've heard that moisturizers with lactic acid (from milk and yogurt) work well. that helps a lot, and it goes away in the summer when i'm in the sun more...
2007-03-08 02:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by Stu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and for many people it goes away after a while
for some it can be "treated"
and for a very few they will never go away
I suggest stay moisturized and wash/scrub your arms.
2007-03-08 06:43:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i use to have them too. just ice them down it is just irriation
2007-03-08 01:08:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never had tham
2007-03-08 01:08:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋