Hormonal Skin Condition(red/white bumps)?

I'm 11 years old, and I have little white/red bumps on my upper arms. There are also some dry spots, and red splotches. I asked my mom if it was keratosis pilaris, but she said when she was my age and had it, it went away when she was 18. Are there any hormonal skin conditions that sound like that?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be lichen nitidus or keratosis pilaris.

Lichen nitidus is characterized by 1-2 mm, discrete and uniform, shiny, flat-topped, pale flesh-colored or reddish-brown papules which are usually present on upper limbs and torso and may itch also. Generally no treatment is required as the condition is self limiting,but topical glucocorticoids may be tried. My sincere advice would be to consult a dermatologist and get this possibility evaluated.

Hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.