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flesh coloured bumps on knees and elbows?? no itching or pain

why do i have these small skin coloured bumps all over my knees and elbows? Ive had these for as long as i can remember and they dont itch or anything but im confused as to what they are and how to treat them because theyre i dont want bumpy knees and elbows... i think i may have them on my chin too but im not sure because i cant see it
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Could they just be callouses?  It's pretty common to have callouses on knees and elbows- exfoliating and moisturizing might help.  
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i dont think so.. i do remember that when i was younger i would play outside and i would get hurt a lot. i hurt both of my knees and elbows, and when they healed they got these bumps. maybe thats the cause?
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