I have pimples and small red and brown dots on my upper arms and they dont disappear even if i keep on doing scrub and applying lotion.please advise. They look aweful
Keratosis pilaris bumps usually appear on the upper arms and thigh,This disorder appears as small, rough bumps. The bumps are usually white or red,brown , but do not itch or hurt. Keratosis pilaris is usually worse during the winter months or other times of low humidity when skin becomes dry. It also may worsen during pregnancy or after childbirth.
Although the condition may remain for years, it gradually improves before age 30 in most cases. Treatment of keratosis pilaris is not medically necessary; but, individuals with this condition may want to seek treatment for cosmetic reasons.
The initial treatment of keratosis pilaris should be intensive moisturizing. A cream such as AmLactin or LadHydrin can be applied after bathing, and then re-applied several times a day.
Therapy can eliminate the bumps, improve the texture, eliminate acne-causing plugs and improve the overall appearance. Chemical exfoliation needn't be fraught with irritation, redness or discomfor
Other treatments may include:
Medicated creams containing urea (Carmol-20) or alpha-hydroxy acids (Aqua Glycolic, Lacticare) applied twice daily
Efforts to unplug pores by taking long, hot soaking tub baths and then rubbing and exfoliating the areas with a coarse washcloth or stiff brush
Vitamin A Treatments
-Patients may turn to prescription vitamin A creams to help restore a smooth texture in recalcitrant cases or as a way to help treat keratosis pilaris complicated by acne. Potent over the counter retinols (up to 1%) are another option
-taning ,sun play a role in decreasing the lesions
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