pimples(spots)

[stylinsam]

i have litlle hard spoty things on the top of my arms they actually run through the family and wen i wear a t shirt it looks like i have a big rash on my arms when i havnt. any ideas on how to calm it down as i no that i wont get rid of it.

i exfoliate and cleanse but it doesnt seem to work any ideas

[Why??]

My Mum, brother and sister get them too, I have had them on occasions and I seem to get them if I'm feeling stressed (I don't know if that's just a coincidence)

I don't know what they are, but I'll be watching your post to see if I can found out too.

[morg_monster]

Hi sam, it sounds like keratosis, have a look at this previous question here for some advice, mainly exfoliation but also some suggestions for prescribed lotions. xx

[stylinsam]

iv just searched the web for kerotosis pilaris and i have found a really good website on cures for it iv also seen pictures of people with the same problem and iv realised how lucky i am because some people have got it really bad thanks moirg monster

[redcrx]

I get these too and never feel comfortable wearing sleeveless clothes. I also get the same problem on my thighs.

I havnt found anything that gets rid of them yet, although when using the Dove tanning lotion this week they did start to go down a bit.

[whiskeysheri]

Hi Sam, thanks for asking this question, my sister and mum have these, we always just thought it was the way their skin is. What was the website you found, hun?

How are you today? x

[stylinsam]

www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_ diseases/keratosis_pilaris.html

[stylinsam]

im fine thanks whiskey sheri sorry dont no how hyperlink websites xxxxx

[whiskeysheri]

Thanks hun x

[bellasasha]

i have them too, had them since i was born apparantly, being out in the sun helps mine, they disappear when i am on holiday, also try using salt water on them

[stylinsam]

myn go wen im on holiday 2 thats y i love going away and getting a tan

[Scarlett]

These are due to bad circulation, I believe. Try exfoliating your upper arms, or get a detox brush and brush the area (read the instructions) every day before showering. Exfoliating may reduce the pimply-ness, but will certainly help the circulation. I also know that I get the same thing the heavier I am- ie, more fat on arms. When my arms are thinner I don't get it. You could try a general detox too- cut out sugar, salt, wheat and dairy, meat and alcohol and caffeine, for a few weeks. That combined with the brushing, may well help.

[maddymoon]

Hi have you tried BIO OIL? It is quite expensive but I had the same problem as you when i was in my teens I started using the oil and now i never get it. i also use it on my face as it evens out skin tone.

[stylinsam]

can i get bio oil from boots or superdrug a what price range is it in if you dont mind saying ta x maddymoon

[helliebobs]

Thank god there are other people who get this!

I've had this problem since I was a young girl and I've never been able to get rid of it.

I hardly ever wear sleeveless tops because I'm really self conscious about it. I do exfoliate and moisturise every day but the problem is still there. Thanks for your answers everyone (don't want to hijack your post stylinsam!) I'll try some of your ideas out now.

[maddymoon]

Hi Stylinsam, Bio Oil is roughly about �8 from Boots or if you have a discount Chemist Savers or the like it could be cheaper. I also use it as a bath oil and moisturiser. Hope it works if you try it out.