bumbs

[chrisclark1983]

i don't know what they are, but about two days ago i all of a sudden noticed alot of little white looking bumbs on my arms. there everywhere. almost like a bunch of little white head pimples. microscopic ones. you have to look close, but i've never had this before. i'm scared because i'm 26 and never seen anything like it. though it's small i don't know what it can be or how it came upon. please help.

[KelseyJan]

This sounds like eczema. It can come up out of nowhere. It can be genetic or brought on by stress. Id go see a dermatologist about it. they have creams that you can use to reduce the bumps. Its fairly common though. no worries.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From your symptoms it sounds like folliculitis. Folliculitis is the inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin.

Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing or blockage of the follicle. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph).

Pls keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful.In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed.Pls consult a dermatologist in that case.
I hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.