I just realised something

[KimmyCharmeleon]

So my arms are weird...I know I have eczema and all but I always wondered about these weird tiny as hell minuscule red pimply dots on my upper arms, and I think it's keratosis pilaris. So gross, this must be why my arms are always so yucky feeling...unless I moisturise or use something that softens the skin.
I hate my arms

Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[porterjack]

thinking you have something as speciifc as that makes me think you may have researched on line, unless of course you know a lot more about skin conditions than the average bear

i always warn against self diagnosis, it often induces uneccessary anxiety

go see a dermatologist

 

[porterjack]

alternatively if you do like on line diagnosis

hook up a webcam

i can play Doctor:ninja

 

[Maulds]

alternatively if you do like on line diagnosis

hook up a webcam

i can play Doctor:ninja

nicely played :clap

Kim is this something you've already seen a dermatologist about? Is that why you say you have eczema?

 

[KimmyCharmeleon]

Haha, I think I am quite good at self-diagnoses, I once managed to figure out what a lump in my finger was!

But anyway, my mum has always told me I have eczema, because it runs on her side of the family, she has it too I think. It's supposed to be mild but I'm questionning whether I even have eczema because I always thought it was the red stuff on my arms but apparently not lol. And the pics of eczema online are really severe and mine's nothing like that lol.
I wouldn't mind seeing a dermatologist, when I have the money, I just want something to kill those stupid rough little bastards on my arms lol.

 

[brieze]

I have the little red pimples too! I always just thought it was because I'm pale, I've seen them on most other pale people.

 

[KimmyCharmeleon]

Yeah I am pretty pale too lol. I can make them semi-softer by using the moisturising shower milk stuff on a puff but sometimes it doesn't work. And I moisturise every day too. I'd love one of those KP creams, I want to see if they work, and I want to have smoother arms like normal people!

 

[brieze]

I never moisturize lol, well, except my face. I don't think my red pimples are the same. They don't raise up like actual pimples. Freckles might be a better word, just red freckles lol.

 

[KimmyCharmeleon]

I have those on my legs...like as if I shaved too much and the pores became bigger or something lol. My arms get the raised up ones though, some of them feel gross and I pick at them lol. I probably shouldn't but I can't help it.

 

[brieze]

I get the freckles on my legs too, and a bit on my upper arms. I've had a few bumps I could pick before so I think I know what you mean.

 

[KimmyCharmeleon]

Yeah, the only place I have it is on my arms and legs too (mainly on my calves/shins). I wouldn't care if my legs stayed the same because they're just my legs and I can keep that skin soft but my arms I want to change. And it doesn't help when I have a sister who years ago felt my arm and was turned off by it lol, or kids who have asked me what's wrong with my skin and asked if it's contagious lol.

 

[brieze]

In that case, I vote on going to a dermatologist as well. Even if your self-diagnosis is spot on, the doctor may be able to get you some heavy duty prescription moisturizer or something.

 

[KimmyCharmeleon]

Yeah, that would be awesome. I should make an appointment for a couple of months time (hopefully when I'll have enough money and get through this spending phase) lol.

 

[purpledove]

Of course i agree with everyone, that only a dermatologist will be able to diagnose you for that skin condition

While on this phase though b4 u see that skin MD- i just have a few Qns to ask

Are they itchy or not? and it's like patchy red pimply stuff that dries out sometimes and sometimes not? Are they much worst when winter season sets in ?

The reason why I ask is bcoz when i used to live in Chicago- I had those type specifically on the upper arm and same description as you mentioned. It was worst during winter time. I tried a lot of different moisturizers and nothing happened. It was on and off and it never cleared

Till i was advised to use body oil/baby oil right after shower and apply loads on that area. After it dries out- use additional Vitamin A & D ointment and keep on applying it after the ointment dries out throughout the whole day/nite while awake. When it had crusted- at the shower- you need to slough off the dead skin through body scrub ( loofah or anything u prefer to use) it will bring out the renewed skin. Afterwards, just maintain it with regualr moisturizer as you're doing now. Hope it helps