I need to get rid of the litte bumps on the backs of my arms, any suggestions?
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I have the same problem - have for as long as I can remember. I hate it, but I haven't been dedicated enough to keep it away. It is caused by dead skin cells building up around the hair follicles. Some people don't slough off skin as well as others. You need to do two things - exfoliate to remove the dead skin that is forming the bumps, and prevent new ones from forming by using an alpha hydroxy cream. You can use a loofah, a salt scrub, or even just a washcloth to exfoliate. I prefer the salt scrub - I use Philosophy's Amazing Grace Salt Scrub, but you can buy other brands that cost less. You can even create your own salt scrub by using regular table salt (and it's very cheap!). When you use a salt scrub, wet your arms but then blot most of the water off. If you don't do this, you lose a lot of the abrasive effect of the salt. Rub vigorously in circles for a minute or so, then rinse. You need to do this two or three times a week at first, then just once a week to maintain smooth skin.
The second part is a moisturizing lotion with alpha hydroxy. Alpha hydroxy acid helps dissolve the bonds between dead, dry, flaky skin cells at the surface. You need to use this every day after you shower, when your skin is still moist. Read the lotion bottles - they advertise on the front if it contains alpha hydroxy. Look for lactic acid in the ingredient list.
I originally thought the salicylic acid acne cleanser wouldn't help and would dry out your skin, but I just read that salicylic acid is a BETA hydroxy acid, and is also useful because it dissolves lipids (fats) in the pores, which alpha hydroxy acids can't do.
The most difficult thing about treating this problem is that it is never cured. You have to keep up with the exfoliating and the moisturizing forever.
Also, the link above is rather frightening, and is NOT the problem you're taking about. You probably have keratosis pilaris, which is VERY common. Try the one below.
Okay, LAST edit, I promise. Neutrogena Body Smoothing Lotion with SPF 15 is supposed to be pretty good for KP. Check out the reviews at drugstore.com.
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your sick
i dont know how to get rid of it but i know its called hyper-caritosis-filicularis it means=extra skin around the hair folicul(however u speel it).sorry didnt answer ur q!!
I would just keep trying the loofa and the cleanser. But I just want tto let you know that I have the same bumps and I have always wanted smooth skin, so you have helped me. I WISH YOU THE BEST and congrat's on the wedding.
The link has the correct spelling for the condition identified by Flootzy. (If you place a near-correct spelling in Google, it will often come up with the correct spelling). Good work Flootzy! In addition to what is said in the article, I would suggest that you experiment on a small patch of affected skin with ACV (acid cider vinegar) perhaps saturating the area with a cloth for about 30 minutes. Check for any bad reaction and cease use (it is probably as harmful as spilling salad dressing on your arm!). The ACV may do in any bacteria that are aggravating the condition. Of course you may have something else. ACV worked for me when I picked up someone else's skin mites which itched like tiny nails driven into the skin. It may require several doses of ACV. I used organic ACV (from a health-food store) to avoid unknown alergenic chemicals that could confuse the situation. Good luck.
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http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic209.htm
That sounds like eczema so since that is a medical condition see a dermatologist before you try anything OTC as your skin will be more sensitive to some things. ;) Good luck!
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