My friend's arm is red and blotchy (bumps too) help??

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Emily P.

Jun 12, 2015

Emily P.

Okay guys, so my friend has had this red and bumpy arms for a while now, it's starting to concern her and it's not itchy and moisturizing and aloe Vera doesn't seem to work. If anyone has any ideas that would be great.

Chaya L.

Jun 12, 2015

Chaya L.

It could be a reaction to s/t!
S/t similar happ to me and it wasn't itchy and it was still a reaction to s/t!

Alyssa L.

Jun 12, 2015

Alyssa L.

Where on her arms is it? her forearms?

Alyssa L.

Jun 12, 2015

Alyssa L.

If it's in the upper arm area, I would say it could be the start of Keratosis Pilaris, also commonly known as "chicken skin". The only thing that is leaning me towards that, is because you said there were bumps and from the image, it looks pretty red. I have KP, and to deal with it, I use heavy un scented moisturizers, it helps lessen the severity of it. Exfoliating also helps. On the other hand, it also looks like a reaction to something, has your friend been using a new moisturizer or product on that area? If so, discontinue the use of it, and then you should be able to decide if that product is causing that reaction, so in the future, you can avoid further use of it. If you find none of these are the problem, I would recommend heading into the dermatologist to diagnose the issue.

Emily P.

Jun 12, 2015

Emily P.

The top of her upper arms

Maria C.

Jun 13, 2015

Maria C.

Try going to a dermatologist. It might just be a reaction but it might a deeper problem.

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