Acne stuff on my arms???

Question

Yes i did go see a dermatologist about it and he had a specific name for it but I already forgot lol. But it's like zits/pimples all over my upper arms...How do I get rid of them??? I need an over the counter drug so any reccomendations..it is getting bad and the stuff my doc prescribed me was like [2 diff things] $70 a bottle!

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Beware of using any acne products unless they have been prescribed or recommended by your doctor.  People make all kinds of suggestions about the best thing to do to cure acne.  Some cures I’ve heard include putting oatmeal, honey, lemon juice, tea tree oil, cucumber, vinegar, milk of magnesia or toothpaste on your face.  Practically every cosmetics company and company that makes personal care products makes something that is a “sure cure” for acne.  If we think about this, and use some common sense, we have to come to the conclusion that there is no quick or easy cure for acne, because if there was it would be well known and doctors would be telling everyone about it.  



Numerous companies make a lot of money persuading people to buy products that at worst will make the acne worse, and at best may help some people a little.  Often fewer products are better.  People often make their acne much worse by using too many products.  There really is no quick fix for acne.  Don’t spend a lot of money on products just because their ads say that they will cure acne.  Your doctor is the best person to ask for help, and he or she may recommend some prescription medication or non-prescription treatment that may be suitable for you..  



There are some very simple and basic things you can do that cost nothing.  Keep your face or any other area affected by acne very clean.  Any mild antibacterial soap will help with that.  Rinse the area well to remove all soap residue.   Drink plenty of water – it really does help to clear up acne.  Eat a nutritious diet and get enough sleep.  A healthy life style will make a difference.  Try to reduce the stress in your life – stress contributes to acne, so also probably the more you worry about the acne and focus on it, the worse it will be.  

Probably the most useful and effective things you can do are to apply hot compresses to pustules and cysts and never to pick or squeeze pimples. Playing with or popping pimples, no matter how careful and clean you are, nearly always makes bumps stay redder and bumpier longer.  

Here are a few informative links with additional ideas about preventing and treating acne.

http://www.medicinenet.com/acne/article....

http://www.acne.com/cause_effects/causes...

http://www.acnerecovery.com/acne-informa...

Answer 3

they are calcium deposits commonly known as "chicken skin" or "goose pimples". It is called Keratosis pilaris "KP" aka follicular keratosis. It is not acne. According to Wikipedia; there is no cure but the condition usually improves with age. Also; exfoliation, intensive moisturizing cremes, lac-hydrin, topical retinoids such as Retin A and medicated lotions containing alpha hydroxy acids or urea may be used to temporarily improve the appearance and texture of affected skin.Triamcinolone Acetonide  and beta hydroxy acids can help improve the appearance and texture of the afflicted skin. Milk baths may provide some cosmetic improvement due to the lactic acid—a natural alpha hydroxy acid in milk.

Answer 4

You may have a staff infection. Zits/pimple like things on random spots of your body are common for that. I would recomend getting some Bactroban cream from your pharmacist after visiting a doctor    .

Answer 5

I went to a random doc a few years ago and she told us to buy a bottle of $11.00 Hydrocortosone.. Something like this. We did, I used it like twice them stopped. Maybe go back and ask for something a little more cost effective? Or go to a normal doc and see what he says.

Good luck! >3