Little red bumps on skin? - Skin Problems Message Board

ashley123 · 06-14-2004, 10:53 PM

On the top part of my arm and my upper legs I have these raised little bumps, they are red, but they don't itch. Does anyone know what these are or how to get rid of them?

gurlygrl29 · 06-15-2004, 03:44 AM

I actaully have the same thing on my legs which really bother me alot. I have tried everything from using a sharp razor and lots of lotion to even waxing but that didn't help at all for it just caused more ingrown hairs. I did just make an appoinment which i am going for on friday to get a consultation on laser hair removal which is suppossed to kill the hair follicle and make the bumps disappear. I will let you know how it goes and if it really works or not if you want. [ removed ] and i can let you know about it. Ok well hope to talk to you soon!
Stefanie

help me · 06-15-2004, 07:26 PM

could it be keratosis pilaris??, because that is where it shows up on most people is on the upper arms and thighs. I have a very widespread case of it they say there is no cure, just treatments. Good Luck in finding out what it is.

Bell99 · 06-16-2004, 02:50 PM

My Son has one on his face. I took him to the dermatologist she said it was a hematoma and I could A. let it run its course and hope it went away on it's own Or B. they could take it off with a laser?
It's been about 5 months and I don't notice it going away at all.

juicy*lucy · 07-06-2004, 06:58 AM

Not sure about the legs but definitely bumpy upper arms are a cause of vitamin A deficiency (follicular keratosis it's called) so try taking a vitamin A each day or eating more oily fish! xxx