white spots and bumps

[eileen723]

i have had some bumps on my arms for a few years now..people refered to them as "heat bumps" but recently some white spots started appearing all over my arms too theyre tiny little spots..theres many of them thoughr..they dont itch or anything but if i scratch them they sort of hurt..im starting to get real worried..what are the spots and bumps caused by? and how do i get rid of them?

[eileen723]

mmm..i also read about some similar cases and they talked about some sort of fungus?
it cud also maybe be tht?/: i think imma juss go get it checked out as soon as possible..
tonss of thanks for the help though! :D

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be lichen nitidus. Lichen nitidus characterized by 1-2 mm, discrete and uniform, shiny, flat-topped, pale flesh-colored or reddish-brown papules.

Generally, lichen nitidus is asymptomatic and self-limited; therefore, no treatment is required. However in severe cases, topical glucocorticocoids can be prescribed.

I hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing or in case you have additional queries. Kind regards.