little bumps on back of legs and arms?

Rachel_2011 · #1 May 20, 2007, 10:29 AM

i dont exactly know what these are...my mom said that it could be exema or something. i have read that people get rid of them in the summer, but mine never go away. ive had them for about 4 years, and im honestly sick of them. please dont hesitate to help me.

PrincessDuckee · May 20, 2007, 11:56 AM

I had never noticed them because i dont have them but my best friend did and she went to a dermatologist and she said he said it was a virus and that they didn't go away altho she did get med for it. That's also hederitary. honestly unless you are like CRAZY pale people wont notice them..

Chlo · Dec 11, 2007, 08:00 AM

Heya, it seems to me you have what i have. 40% of adults have it and 50% to 80% of teenagers have it. It is not ezema !! It is something called Keratosis Pilaris there is no proper cure for it but many things that could help. Such as, emollients, lactic acid, tretinoin cream, alpha- hydroxy acid lotions, urea cream and salicicylic acid. emolloents help minor cases whereas you should only use the acids in a servier case. It takes a little while but does help. I have also found that coconut oil helps my skin but it's up to you.

ChihuahuaMomma · Dec 11, 2007, 08:34 PM

I have the same thing, and I believe that I have a post about it as well....I've had it my whole life (I'm 21). Its annoying. I plan on seeing the doc in Jan.



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