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What is the best way to get rid of those bumps on the back of the arms?

I can't figure out if lotion makes them worse. I use a loofah type scrubber in the shower, but it doesn't appear to make a difference. My 7 year old also has these.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    It is very common. I'm surprised the loofah has not helped. For me, the combination of loofah with an exfoliant body wash on those bumps has worked for both my arms and legs. Typically, those bumps are caused by dry skin getting trapped in the pores. It is not necessarily acne, but can look like it.

    Check out the link below, it will give you some additional options. Good luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    well if you are out in the heat a lot it could be heat bumps and if ur sweating alot it could cause pimples i know my son and i had these alot to or ask ur doctor because you could be allergic to it i really dont know but it would be good too get it checked because it could be chicken pox but i would'nt worry because it probably aint its just u might want to make sure because im not a medical doctor then again you might could look it up in medical book of stuff have you and ur daughter had all of yalls shots because it might be that but i hope yall are okay have a nice day hey what i would do is put like a cold freezer bag on it or a bag of pinto beans but im really sorry try not to use the lotion alot either try to use a different soap in the shower like some regular hand soap how old is ur daughter how old are you write back to me or something but ill cya hope yall feel better soon my email is lil_a_2_23@yahoo.com so u can email me sometime and let me know how ur feeling im just bored im sitting here in shool last class i got like 25 minutes left but i guess you can email me i hope you do because im kinda worried about you too so email me sometime see ya byebyebyebyebyebye!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I used to have them I told my dad if he can pop them for me. After he popped them they looked real red. Then after a day or two. I didn't have them anymore. I had them when i was 13 now I'm 18 and i haven't seen them since. The bumps where on the back of my arms. They are pop-able. If they are not go to the doctor they will give you medicated lotion that should help.

  • Tab
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Is it acne? Maybe some acne face wash or the acne body wash and make sure he doesn't pick/itch them. My sister has them and she is always picking the back of her arm looks like someone attacked her with needles.

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  • 1 decade ago

    neutrogena makes a lotion just for the bumps on your arms. i have had them forever you can find it at Walgreen's

  • 1 decade ago

    Buy a body scrub. They have salt, sand and sugar scrubs. You may just need to exfoliate.

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