For many years, my arms(above the elbow) have been covered in little red bumps. it almost looks like a rash or maybe zits. I'm frustrated because my arms are very nice except for these strange bumps!
i've tried moisturizing and scrubbing, but nothing seems to work!!
please help me!!
2007-03-14 10:16:10 · 12 answers · asked by reb r 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
OHH I have the same thing! Its called Keratosis Pilaris. I don't think there's a specific treatment since it's something hereditary, but you should see a dermatologist. But what might help is taking vitamin A, using mild exfoliating scrubs with moisturizer in them, which helps me.
Its ok though...its pretty common...
2007-03-14 10:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have that also, and also have it on the top of my thighs. The skin doctor called it keratosis pilaris. The hair shafts break off and that causes a small bump and they get hard and turn abit red. Scrubbing it hard helps, then a good moisture lotion or something with a little anti inflamatory in it from the skin doctor will help it. There is no cure for it he said, if that is what you have.
2007-03-14 10:54:25 · answer #2 · answered by CuriousGuy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try L'Bri Pure n' Natural's Intense Moisture Cream, it's amazing and totally helps take the bumps away. It contains aloe, antioxidants and lots of vitamins, minerals, herbs and botanicals. It's $20 and comes with a money back guarantee. Intense Moisture Cream also works great on dry elbows and heels. Check it out at suenelson.lbri.com.
2007-03-14 15:48:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called Keratosis Pilaris i have it too!! My dermatologist told me to get a cream called Amlactin, u have to ask a pharmacist for it because it is behind the counter. No prescription is needed!! It takes a while to make it go away, my derma says like months!!! It really does suck but i hope i helped!!
2007-03-14 10:30:24 · answer #4 · answered by housewives5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom has this problem too. I gave her some Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Creme (yes, foot creme) to try and she said it helped a lot. I have also heard of people using this product for a leave-in hair conditioner. It has a great smell and it's worth a try. I would recommend not putting it on right before bed because it can leave a greasy film for a couple of hours. I hope this helps!
2007-03-14 10:26:41 · answer #5 · answered by KatyZo 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
it may be able to be a comfortable rash or zits. Use a physique wash for zits mutually with Oxy zits physique wash. it might desire to assert for adult men, inspite of the incontrovertible fact that it works for females too and cleans your pores throughtout your physique. stable success!
2016-10-18 09:36:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a physician they can check to see if there is any hormonal imbalance or whatever. I had the same thing and they went away on their own but really just go see a doctor to rule out any other complications.
2007-03-14 10:24:15 · answer #7 · answered by Sima 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I want an answer to this question also. Its not horrible for me but I defiantly have the same thing as you.
2007-03-14 10:19:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a doctor. Find out if it is eczema or merely an allergy.
2007-03-14 10:23:43 · answer #9 · answered by csucdartgirl 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Could be eczema. Go to a dermatologist and they have prescription strength lotions that should help.
2007-03-14 10:23:34 · answer #10 · answered by Tiffany 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋