Horrible red bumps/rash on upper arms

[Madigan]

When pg with DC2 I developed a red bumpy rash on my upper arms. 2 years later i still have it. Have seen dermatologist and he says it is v common and there is nothing you can do about it. Very fed up with it, as cannot wear sleeveless tops. Anyone else have this or know of any miracle cures?

[BoysAreLikeDogs]

pilaris kitosis(sp)

any urea based cream will help like flexitol

BUT

do not let this put you off wearing sleeveless tops - you will of course be self conscious but other folks don't notice

[llareggub]

I've found the sun helps too, so do let your skin be exposed. Honestly, no one notices, and if they do, they don't say anything.

[Madigan]

But I do feel self conscious about it -
do the urea creams actually work|?

[BoysAreLikeDogs]

yes there have been many successes on here from using urea-based products

honestly, dont let it get in the way of living

[Ronaldinhio]

we use omega 3 and vit b supplements and they have really helped

[sotough]

i have this too on the backs of my arms and agree that you don't see it nearly as much with a tan. i don't think people notice it that much - who goes round looking at the backs of people's arms?

[cupparooibos]

Posts on this come up pretty regularly! I have had success with DermaDoctor KP Duty (the KP is for keratosis pilaris). It has some glycolic acid in it as well which helps with exfoliation.