My upper arms seem normal, but they feel as though little itte-bitte pimples are covering the surface. How do you clear the skin and make it smoother?|||i think i know what you%26#039;re talking about. i have the same thing. it%26#039;s little bumps, and they don%26#039;t hurt, but they%26#039;re sometimes dry and almost always annoying.
Keratosis pilaris (KP, also follicular keratosis) is a very common genetic follicular condition that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin, hence referred to as chicken skin. It most often appears on the back and outer sides of the upper arms (though the lower arms can also be affected), and can also occur on the thighs and tops of legs, flanks, buttocks, or any body part except glabrous skin (like the palms or soles of feet). Less commonly, lesions appear on the face, which may be mistaken for acne.
Classification
Worldwide, KP affects an estimated 40% of the adult population and approximately 50%-80% of all adolescents. It is more common in women than in men.
There are several different types of keratosis pilaris, including keratosis pilaris rubra (red, inflamed bumps), alba (rough, bumpy skin with no irritation), rubra faciei (reddish rash on the cheeks), and related disorders.
Symptoms and signs
Keratosis pilaris occurs when the human body produces excess keratin, a natural protein in the skin. The excess keratin surrounds and entraps the hair follicles in the pore. This causes the formation of hard plugs (process known as hyperkeratinization). The painless bumps are skin-colored, although they can become red and inflamed at times. Usually many plugs form in an area, causing patches of rough, bumpy skin. This gives the skin a sandpaper or goose flesh appearance. This may be more severe in the winter or times of low humidity, which causes the skin to become dry. It will eventually resolve on its own.
Many KP bumps contain an ingrown hair that has coiled. This is a result of the keratinized skin%26#039;s %26quot;capping off%26quot; the hair follicle, preventing the hair from exiting. The hair, then, grows inside the follicle, often encapsulated. The hair can be removed, much like an ingrown hair, though removal can lead to scarring.
Keratosis pilaris may be hereditary. It is present in babies and continues into adulthood, but is uncommon in elderly people. It is most obvious during the teenage years. KP is prevalent in those who are overweight, or have atopic dermatitis, ichthyosis, or descend from Celtic backgrounds. Keratosis pilaris occurs in otherwise healthy people.
Treatment
There is no cure for Keratosis pilaris, but treatment is available. One option is to use a loofa to remove the dead, dry skin. Another option is to use a dermotologist-prescribed cream or lotion that should be applied daily. The best lotions for this condition would have urea, 15% alphahydroxy acids, or Retin A in them. Over-the-counter lotions work as well and should be applied after showering, as well as several times a day. The lotions are often soothing and can help improve the appearance of the skin. Dermotologists also recommend mild peeling agents, or alpha hydroxy acids, that may open up the plugged follicles. Antibiotics may also help in some cases where the bumps are red and badly inflamed. To temporarily reduce redness but not roughness, pulse dye laser treatment or intense pulsed light (IPL) can be done.
Although it may clear up with treatment, reccurance of KP is very likely. Therefore, treatment should be continued regularly. It may take several months to years for the condition to completely clear up.
A dermotologist or physician can usually diagnose a patient for Keratosis pilaris by visually inspecting the patient%26#039;s skin.|||If you%26#039;re a teenager you might have a mild case of Keratosis Pilaris.
It%26#039;s a relatively mild skin condition that DOES eventually go away once you reach a certain age, usually early 20%26#039;s.
Exfoliate the skin on your arms and apply a moisturizing lotion to the area.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/10鈥?/a>|||I think every girl get this problem. I had them really bad when I was 11-17 years old. I am twenty now and they are still here just not nearly as bad! My dermatologist suggested this to help get rid of the bumps and make the upper arm smother!
http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.鈥?/a>
Get the apricot scrub from wal mart or target, it smoothes away dead skin and cleans out the pores on your arms. Then, buy some kind of anti-bacterial soap. I use Dial.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.d鈥?/a>
It is very inexpensive and really really really helps! Just do that every time you shower and lotion after wards. Good luck! Hope it helps!! =)|||Use body exfoliator regularly and a good moisturizer. I would recommend BioSenses Softening Exfoliator by BIOTHERM ($21) and BioSenses Nutrition Nourishing-Fortifying Body Balm also by BIOTHERM ($26). For more info or purchase online go to http://www.biotherm-usa.com.|||go to a drug store. Wallgreens/ CVS
or walmart target. etc.
and go to like the bath section where they have lotions. And they have special lotions for dry skin. or skin paths. Etc.|||My friend has the exact same thing! She says it only happens when shes in the sun. My advice to you is to either try and stay in the shade or use a good sun screen.|||there is a lotion called %26quot;udderly smooth%26quot; and it is like, $3 for a big tub of it. lather it on and it works wonders! I love it!|||wax them (is painful but very satisfying)
them rub lotion on everytime you get out of the shower
it hydrates skin and makes it softer
good luck
x|||Just Exfoliate
It Will Clear Up Soon
Good Luck, x|||ii kNO WhAt U MEAn i hAd tHAt 2 iSz yOUr ArM iSz DRy iN tHAt SPECifiC SPOt BUt AftER U ShOWEr jUSt DRy yOUR SELf ENOUGh tHAt yOUr Still DAMp n PUt lOtiON =]|||Go to Bath %26amp; Body works.
They have great stuff.
And also like oils and lotions and other stuff...
That will make your skin SMOOTHER! =]|||lubriderm lotion.
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