procedures

[beb1]

wow, i didnt realize this affected so many other people. i have had this since high school and one day realized i could pop them, and havent stopped since then. i have horrible scars and still more bumps on my upper arms and havent worn a sleeveless shirt, bathing suit etc. in years. i also have the bumps on the backs/front/side of my thighs. i am too embarassed to even go to the doctor, but i was wondering if any type of procedure might work? i dont know, cant they laser them or something, i would pay any amount of money if they would all just go away.


This discussion is related to Arm Bumps.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It would be ebst to consult a skin specialist for your complaints and reach a confirmed diagnosis and then plan the further management.

You should consult your doctor or skin specialist about the symptoms that you are having and get a proper clinical examination done.

Nothing can be said with surety without having a look at the lesions.

Are you on any medications currently?

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Regards.

Regards.

[beautybuzz321]

Microdermabrasion would probably help. I had this done once and it makes the skin quite smooth by scrubbing away a layer of skin. You can buy over-the-counter microdermabrasion products but I've tried them and they are no where near as good, and actually seemed to irritate more because they are very harsh. If you get it done professionally, they use very fine crystals and do it in such a way that it doesn't (or shouldn't) irritate the skin.

Another option that I find works quite well (for arm bumps, or whiteheads, blackheads, or acne anywhere on the body including face) is a combination of an alpha-hydroxy cream and benzoyl peroxide cream (2.5%, not the 5%). I consider this like my miracle cream. I somehow stumbled across this combination and it is fantastic. I literally have not had a zit since I started doing this. Benzoyl peroxide is an acne medication that oxidizes the pore so it really cleans out dirt...it works for those closed comedones (the whiteheads, chicken skin bumps etc.) that we sometimes get on our arms as well. The thing is that you have to use it with an alpha-hydroxy cream (neutrogena makes one, and I'm sure other brands do too..) because this removes the dead skin so there is nothing blocking the acne medication in the benzoyl peroxide from getting into the pore. The alpha-hydroxy cream is also a moisturizer and gets rid of flakiness.

I just put a blob of both products in my hand (about two parts alpha-hydroxy and one part benzoyl peroxide), mix them together and apply.

I also use this on the bikini area to prevent ingrown hairs which I used to get really bad.