I have odd red spots/rash on the tops of my arms...?!


Question: I have odd red spots/rash on the tops of my arms!.!.!.!?
Hmmm - I have had these red spots/rash on the top of my arms since being about 14!.!.!.
It's nothing serious I know because I have had tests for meningitis and illnesses in the past year and I have also done the glass over the rash thing!.!.!.
The best way I can describe the appearance is by saying it's like when you have goose bumps, and every one in a few is red!. Or like when you shave your legs and get ingrowing hairs (I don't shave my arms btw, haha)!.
They are only on the tops of my arms - elbow to shoulder!.!.!.

I was just wondering what these are and how I can get rid of them!?!?

thanks

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Answers:
It sounds like you are suffering from Keratosis Pilaris which is commonly known as KP or chicken skin!. It usually appears on the upper arms, upper thighs, or legs!. It typically looks like ingrown hair bumps!. I suffer from it myself and have tried different creams and such, but I didn't see much improvement!. You can learn more about it and see pictures at www!.helpforkp!.comWww@Answer-Health@Com

possibly it is exema!? you can take a steroid based lotion and it will go away!. are they itchy!? are they infected!? best thing is to see your doctor and she will give you some creams!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

i have exactly the same!. it's so annoying- i hate wearing short sleeves!Www@Answer-Health@Com





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