tiny red dots all over upper arms - Skin Problems Message Board

maria16v · 05-01-2006, 06:35 AM

for years now ive had these tiny red dots all over my upper arms and some on my upper legs. they dont stick out like spots. also my upper arms r always very cold so pehaps poor circluation. my doctor says its coz i shaved my arms but they were there before i started shaving my arms. ne ideas how to get rid? as im goingon holiday soon and hate people seeing my arms!

horseygirl14 · 05-22-2006, 02:00 PM

It sounds like keratosis pilaris. Just dead skin that blocks the pores. You can do a search on the internet. I've read that a cream called lachydrin helps.

SAMMY11 · 05-27-2006, 09:17 PM

Hi, I used to have something similar to this, I thought it would never go but I started usung a body brush daily and exfoliated daily, making sure I applied moisturiser after. It takes 29 days for your skin to shed I've heard so get scrubbing.

adinahwithkaden · 05-28-2006, 09:05 AM

It is keratosis pilaris. It is very common. The key is to moisturize. Lachydrin is great, but I think it is only available by prescription (which is fine if you have the ability to see a derm). You can also get lotion for dry skin from dermatologist-recommended products and eucerin over the counter. I haven't tried the body brush trick- I think I will.