ARMS.....

gemma_

Silver Member

• 7 May 2010

• #1

I have red looking spots on top of arms (permantly looks like shaving rash) is it over weight thing? or some kind other thing... i've had it for years and no idea what it is put me off wearing short sleeve tops

 

Eternalflame

Excited about the new me!

• 7 May 2010

• #2

Hi GEmma

I get those too and no, its not a weight thing, my sister is a size 6 and gets them as well. You can get some cream for them or just use a good scrub which will get rid of them as well. Its just where your pores are more open. x

 

gemma_

Silver Member

• 7 May 2010

• #3

oooo what creams works?

thankyou replying

 

Eternalflame

Excited about the new me!

• 7 May 2010

• #4

In actual fact E45 works well, after using a good scrub twice a day. Not expensive at all .

I use that and mine are now under the surface, hardley see them at all. x

 

gemma_

Silver Member

• 7 May 2010

• #5

Ive brought 1 of those hand mits (expoliation) thingy will that work as good scrub?

going out to get e45.. hoping it works

 

melissa87

Full Member

• 7 May 2010

• #6

I have had them for years! They are blocked hair folicals! My sister has used an aloe vera scrub on them (doctors recommendation) and hers have practically gone! I keep forgetting to do it and I still have mine!

I always find that in the summer the sun makes them go away! Also the doctor can prescribe a cream, but once again I haven't got round to doing that!

x

 

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sarahm85

Silver Member

• 7 May 2010

• #7

I used to have this really bad on my arms. It's quite a common problem, called keratosis pilaris. For a few years now I've been using a shower puff with shower gel to exfoliate them, then using a moisturiser/body butter. It's pretty much gone now

An article about the condition:
Keratosis Pilaris (KP) Causes, Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment on MedicineNet.com

 

SO MUCH TO LOSE!

Must do it this time

• 7 May 2010

• #8

I have them too and was always too embarrassed to say anything to anyone,i too always thought that it was over my weight.....glad to know its not.I do use a great body scrub though and it makes my arms alot.llot smoother.I use FCUK sugar body scrub and think its great and not expensive either.I get it in boots.

 

gemma_

Silver Member

• 8 May 2010

• #9

so any body scrub really? .. deffo going try it need them gone for summer LOL

 

judimac

Mad old Bat with Attitude

• 8 May 2010

• #10

Isn't this forum great? We learn all sorts and there is so much help. What a lovely bunch we are

 

gemma_

Silver Member

• 8 May 2010

• #11

Iknow!!! i'd never talk like this to my real life friends LOL... its nice to know we arn't different as we think x

 

10st10lbs

Gold Member

• 9 May 2010

• #12

gemma_ said:

I have red looking spots on top of arms (permantly looks like shaving rash) is it over weight thing? or some kind other thing... i've had it for years and no idea what it is put me off wearing short sleeve tops

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hey, bio-oil! like i suggested for your stretch marks also agreeing with other posts, a good scrub and yes definitely the exfoliating mitts, i could never go back to a regular loofah now! i have them on pretty much my entire upper arms and legs, a lot nicer to look at after a few months of keeping to the scrub-exfoliate-oil routine xxx