Red little bumps on upper arm?

[K to the J]

So I have these little red bumps on the back of my upper arms..

I heard it may be something that starts with an E but I forget what it's called.

I use lotion on it daily - it doesn't go away completely but it does have an effect on it.

Is there any way I can get rid of it? It doesn't itch or anything, but it's just there...I think it's dry skin or something, but lotion doesn't work 100%.

[marilynnsyrett]

“I don’t know about the ‘E’ word but as you have described, it seems to be a condition of Keratosis Pilaris. It is a very common skin condition that resembles goosebumps. Small rough bumps appear on the skin primarily on the backside of upper arms, thighs and buttocks. It is otherwise harmless but tends to worsen in the winter months as the skin becomes dry and flaky.

Try using products that include Glycolic acid or lactic acid. Both are them are effective in reducing the situation. Otherwise you can also go in for microdermabrasion to completely get rid of the bumps.

Good luck!

Marilynn Syrett
Skin Care Heaven
Skin Care Expert