On the back of my upper arms there are hundreds of little bumps. They don't itch but it looks bad like rosacia or something. Sometimes I can squeeze stuff out of the bumps but most of them I can't. I have had this for years and it gets worst in the winter. WHAT IS THIS?

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wow...i don't know. i didn't think rosacia was like that. then again, i'm not too familiar with that skin disorder. check out www.webmd.com and type in your symptoms...maybe they'll come up with something??

good luck!
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from what you've described, i think i've seen this on a lot of people's upper arms, all females.. my sister and a couple of my friends have them. i've never noticed it on a guy. I have no idea what it is (see how helpful i am? :l), but you're not alone. If you find out what it is, please post here.. i'd like to know also
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I have that too. Have since maybe 6th-ish grade? I call 'em my "acne arms."

They are why I don't go in public sleeveless. Because I'm self-concious about them... :a
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Bah, I have those things on my arms too! I thought I was the only one. My doctor gave me Retin-A for it, I'll let you all know if it does anything or not. I found that exfoliating helps them a little.
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I accidently found out what this is... Keratosis pilaris.

http://www.cosmeticscop.com/questionofthemonth.htm
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Guess who's gonna have to look for a beta hydroxy acid product next time she's at WalMart??

GREAT info! Thanks Jade!! :O
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I bought those gloves that you can use in the shower- they work well. And go for a cheap one vik, they work just as well.
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Does the glove have the beta hydroxy acid, or do you just use the glove to apply it?
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Without having done research,
I'm pretty sure of what you have without asking the church...

You may have a weak tolerance to acid in food,
If you take a lot of juice and eat tomatoes, you are screwed...

This happens to me too,
Winter can also be a factor because of the dryness, this is true.

I say see your doctor, but don't worry too much,
You won't die of it or anything as such...

Joe.
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I'm going to say it's most likely Keratosis Pilaris.

I too have it. I hate it. But my mother won't get me a prescription because they will most likely give me a steriod cream.

Moisturizers with AHA's do help. I have one from Avon that I use. However, I would recommend using one at night. I've read that using an AHA and then going into sunlight isn't good for your skin.

-kerrie-
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Originally posted by Sulley
I'm going to say it's most likely Keratosis Pilaris. Cool, that's what Jade said too.

Check out that link she listed for options other than steriod....
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