Weird bumps on my arms, help.

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Grace N.

Aug 17, 2016

Grace N.

On my upperarms I have these weird red bumps. When I scratch them-they get very itchy-it gets a white ring around it. I am just curious as to what it is because it is very weird and sometimes I feel self conscious about them whenever they are shown and sometimes when somebody touches that area of my arm they go "What IS that!?" and it makes me feel weird. I will post pictures of each arm. If you guys know what it is, what could I do to get rid of it and make sure it doesn't come back?

Grace N.

Aug 17, 2016

Grace N.

This is one arm. It isn't that well of a picture.

Grace N.

Aug 17, 2016

Grace N.

This is the other. I accidentally turned flash on. That arm isn't as bad.

Janelle R.

Aug 17, 2016

Janelle R.

It may be KP. I've had it all my life and haven't found a way to successfully get rid of it. Chemical exfoliants (BHAs and AHAs) work for some. If you'd like to give that a shot I'd recommend Paula's Choice.

Grace N.

Aug 17, 2016

Grace N.

Thank you. I will have to look into that.

Leuca S.

Aug 17, 2016

Leuca S.

It could be keratosis pelaris, otherwise known as "chicken skin"

It's just a slight malfunctioning of the hair follicles on the upper arm, and can generally be treated with exfoliating agents like glygolic or salicylic acid.

Grace N.

Aug 17, 2016

Grace N.

Okay. Thank you.

Sam R.

Aug 17, 2016

Sam R.

I agree ^ and I'm using Paula choice and it's working for me

Claire H.

Aug 17, 2016

Claire H.

Yeah it looks like KP to me. I have it as well, a bit worse than yours. If it's itchy that's because it's dry, so moisturize your arms daily (I like lubriderm). I also just started using Mario Badescu's AHA body wash, and have already noticed a big improvement! It's not crazy expensive either and can be purchased at Ulta. My dermatologist has recommended AmLactin to me in the past, which I think is an AHA lotion, but I didn't like the smell/texture so it didn't work out for me - still good to look into though! Also, people are rude, and it's nothing to be embarrassed about. A lot of people have it, and it is treatable, not contagious, and other than some itching has no major effects on quality of life :)

Grace N.

Aug 17, 2016

Grace N.

Thank you Claire.

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