Little goosebumps on my thighs???!?

Question

I have little goosebumps looking things on my thighs and arm.They just appeared.They itch a little at night and look red.What can this be??? Im in my early 20's.....any ideas?

Answer 1

Definition

Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition that looks like small goose bumps, which are actually dead skin cells that build up around the hair follicle.

Description

Keratosis pilaris is a disorder that occurs around the hair follicles of the upper arms, thighs, and sometimes the buttocks. It presents as small, benign bumps or papules that are actually waxy build-ups of keratin. Normally skin sloughs off. However, around the hair follicle where the papules form, the keratinized skin cells slough off at a slower rate, clogging the follicles.

This is generally thought to be a genetic disorder, although the symptoms of keratosis pilaris are often seen with ichthyosis and allergic dermatitis. It can also be observed in people of all ages who have either inherited it, have a vitamin A deficiency or have dry skin. Keratosis pilaris is a self-limiting disorder that disappears as the person ages. It can become more severe when conditions are dry such as during the winter months or in dry climates.

Treatment

To treat keratosis pilaris patients can try several strategies to lessen the bumps. First, the patient can supplement the natural removal of dry skin and papules by using a loofah or another type of scrub when showering or bathing. A variety of different over-the-counter (OTC) lotions, ointments, and creams can also be applied after showering while the skin is still moist and then several times a day to keep the area moist. Medicated lotions with urea, 15% alphahydroxy acids, or Retin A can also be prescribed by the dermatologist and applied one to two times daily. Systemic (oral) medications are not prescribed for keratosis pilaris. However if papules are opened and become infected, antibiotics may be necessary to treat the infection.

So i think this is what you have got i hope this helps the other girl that first answered you has some good advice too. I'ts probably itchy and annoying but clearly nothing to worry about.
have a nice day from Alex.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

This sounds like either a heat rash of some sort or possibly a reaction to a detergent or similar. You can also get goose bump like things when you have a deficiency of fatty acids e.g. omega 3/6. However if they have just appeared it definitely sounds like a reaction. Take some anti histamines or dab with chamomile lotions and see if it calms down.

Answer 4

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