My upper arms are constantly red, and people always ask me why, which is really uncomfortable. Even my best friend asks, and I just can't take it anymore!
Lately I've been getting these red itchy spots all over my arms, and I know it isn't chicken pox, but I have no idea how to make them go away! Should I see a doctor?
2007-06-23 12:26:21 · 12 answers · asked by Blaze 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
You should definitely see a dermatologist, but until then...It's probably psoriasis, ezcema or a related condition called keratosis polaris (I probably spelled all of those wrong). If it's KP, you'll have a lot of little red bumps on your upper arms and probably upper legs as well. Dermadoctor.com has good articles on all of those conditions, and recommends over the counter products for each of those, most of which are moisturizers with urea, lactic acid, or glycolic acid. If those don't work, you probably need something of prescription strength, like Elidel. For the itching, hydrocortisone cream, Aveeno baths, lotion, etc. will help until you can get something stronger.
By the way, I'm not a huge fan of dermatologists - it took me visiting 3 different ones before I got diagnosed correctly. Do some research before you go so you can ask the right questions.
2007-06-23 12:40:27 · answer #1 · answered by Red 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a common skin condition called keratosis pilaris. If the bumps do not look like acne, characterized by puss and irritation, this is most likely what you have. The following link may assist you in deciding if your condition is indeed karatosis pilaris. Either way, it may be a good idea to have your health care provider evaluate it and suggest a treatment.
http://keratosispilaris.org/about_kp.htm
2007-06-23 12:36:34 · answer #2 · answered by Wren )O( 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, go see a Doctor and that may be an allergic reaction, infection, or rare case of something.
2007-06-23 12:31:31 · answer #3 · answered by RoxSox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes people get eczema on their upper arms. You should see a doctor if it is really irritating you.
2007-06-23 12:30:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be an allergic reaction to some thing like for example body lotion. U should see ur doctor so u will know for sure what is wrong.
2007-06-23 12:31:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like psoriasis, but the best thing would be to go to a dermatologist.
2007-06-23 12:30:17 · answer #6 · answered by Karrose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, go see your doctor, they may refer you to a dermatologist. You may have ecxema (or maybe spelled eczema?).
2007-06-23 12:30:27 · answer #7 · answered by Manda Lin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you gotta see a dermatologist.
2007-06-23 12:29:20 · answer #8 · answered by Moondog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! see a doctor. im sure they can figure out what it is and give you something to help clear it up.
2007-06-23 12:29:34 · answer #9 · answered by sunnybrook19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you might have some allergy. Go to a dermatologist.
2007-06-23 12:29:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋