I have bumps on my arms, I think its called KP, are there any treatments for it?

Question

im 14 and i have these little red bumps on my arms and thighs.
i picked at them like pimples and made them look reallly bad.
some of the bumps r red and some r really dark probably bcuz they are scarred?
is there any cream or something i can use to make them look like they arent there anymore?

also would tretinoin cream help reduce it?

Answer 1

KP = keratosis piliaris

Use a lotion w/ lactic or glycolic acid (AHA/BHA).

ex) Lac Hydrin, Eucerin Plus Intensive Relief Lotion

For more information: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/keratosis-pilaris/DS00769

Answer 2

This sounds like Keratosis Pilaris. A condition where your skin cells over produce in those areas and then get stuck, making little bumps and sometimes the bumps are pimples or just red dots. Sometimes it's referred to as "strawberry skin". This is VERY common. It is a sign though that you need to exfoliate those areas with something as well as follow up your exfoliation with a water based moisturizer. Try using a Salt or a sugar scrub 2-3x/week and follow with a light moisturizer like Lubriderm or something.
hope this helps!

Answer 3

i have the same thing i use neutrogena healthhy face skin lotion i know its 4 the face but its totally worked on my arms its not completeely gone but you really dont notice as much and my arms are soooo much smoother just use it every day use three pumps of it sometimes it takes awhile but its worth it.

Answer 4

I used to have them, but they disappeared.
Put lotion on them.
And I think if stop picking at them, and forget about them, they'll be gone.

Answer 5

yeah, most teens have them.
and they are acne, just lik eon your face, and there are treatments, maybe if you google "arm/leg acne" youll find something.