Tiny bumps on arms? What are they and how can I get rid of them?

Question

1. How do I get rid of them?
2. What exactly is it?
my mom said i've had it since I was little. I got tiny bumps on my arms, a tiny bit on the legs, and a little bit on my cheeks. After showers I always put fragranceless lotion on my face (so it wont cause pimples) and lotion on my arms and legs and it works for awhile make them smoother on my face anyway.

they are NOT pimples

When cold wind blows against my face the bumps turn red on my cheeks. Also if I scratch the bumps, they'll itch for awhile.

Answer 1

It sounds like it might be Keratosis Pilaris (sometimes called chicken skin), a harmless but annoying skin condition that MANY people have. It's most common on the back of arms and legs, but can also be found on the face, butt, torso - basically anywhere except the palms and soles of your feet. Some of us have it forever, while the more fortunate will lose it as they get older.

It is caused by keratin (the stuff your hair and fingernails are made of) building up around the hair follicles. Most people slough this off without any trouble, but some of us get little hard bumps. Picking them can cause scars (ask me how I know!). The best way to get rid of them is by using a lotion with an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) or beta hydroxy acid (BHA). The most common BHA is salicylic acid, which is found in a lot of acne treatments. AHA's include lactic acid (found in milk) and glycolic acid. Look for lactic acid in the ingredient list on lotions. It's much milder than glycolic acid. If the lactic acid doesn't work, try lotions with glycolic acid, but be very careful, as it can cause your skin to peel. You also want to look for lotions that have Urea, which helps your skin retain moisture. Lotions with AHA or BHA can make your skin more susceptible to sunburn, so be sure to use sunscreen regularly.

Check out the links below for more information on Keratosis Pilaris (KP).

Answer 2

You have Eczema. Me and my 2 children have had it since birth.

For our faces we use good skin care, Mary Kay Timewise line, it has been missing on our faces since we started using it 18 months ago. For the rest of our bodies we use Mary Kay visibly fit body lotion. Daily in summer and morning and night in the winter. It is gone but if we get lazy and don't use it for a week it will come back.

I have tried prescriptions and every over the counter remedy I can find and this is the only thing that has finally gotten rid of it. But it does come back without treatment.

Go to Marykay.com and request some samples and after a week it you will be amazed at the difference in your skin.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Roeca

Gently exfoliate then dry completely with a towel then lotion- this will lessen it greatly

If you want it all gone go to a dermotolgist and they will give you retin-a but retin-a will make your skin peel, red, shinny at first. It takes about 4 months to really work

Answer 4

i know exactly what youve got, as my daughter has them all over her arms and cheeks,, i saw a skin specialist and were told its called something like KETOSIS PROSIS,, spelt wrong im sure
ive never bothered with trying to remove them, but he said i could use a loofah every few days to try and clear them , but my daughter wont let me,
they run in the family too, her dad has them also
good luck!

Answer 5

its like eczema or however u spell it.
i've had it forever, especially on my arms. sometimes i itched it so much blood got on my fingers...
lotion worked really well. && not itching.
maybe see a doctor.

Answer 6

well i cant help you there but i can say it isnt just you, i have that too, on my arms and legs atleast. it makes it a pain trying to shave sometimes.