instruction: hi doctor I have acne like bumps all over my upper arms I have tried retin a but it did not help please guide me
output: hi is your acne like bumps only localized over arms or do you have these kind of eruptions over face upper back and chest if yes please review with picture with your descriptions it seems you are having keratosis pilaris which usually localized over upper arms keratosis pilaris kp is a genetic disorder of keratinization of hair follicles of the skin it is an extremely common condition that manifests as small rough keratotic papeles often described as chicken bumps in characteristic areas of the body particularly the outer upper arms and thighs the affected area may be washed once or twice a day with a gentle cleanser such as dove or cetaphil you can try combination product of lactic acid lotions amlactin or alpha hydroxyacid lotions glycolic body lotions urea cream carmol 10 salicylic acid salex lotion and topical steroid creams triamcinolone 1 locoid lipocream retinoic acid products such as tretinoin retin a best results may be achieved with combination therapy for further information consult a dermatologist online