https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 24 May 2026 14:24:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-2280705 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:59:05 +0000 LindsayInNY 2280705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-912735 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 12:36:24 +0000 FarmWifeGina 912735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, I've had it as long as I can remember, since I was a little kid. It faded some as I matured, but I've really noticed a huge difference since I've gone gluten-free. As soon as I gluten myself again, it flares up until that's out of my system. It wasn't until after I'd been GF for quite awhile that I read that KP can be a symptom of gluten sensitivity and everything just clicked and I've really started noticing the correlation for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-912707 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 12:29:44 +0000 LindsayInNY 912707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ironically, a week outside with a little sun exposure seems to have helped a lot! Not sure what causes the "flare up," if you will, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-912145 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:15:45 +0000 Alivoo01 912145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: My dermatologist said it never goes away. Super sad face. She said we can do things to help manage it/keep it at bay, but the moment we stop, they'll come right back in full force. Sigh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-912114 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:02:54 +0000 pui 912114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had that my whole life and I have never seemed to be able to get rid of them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-912112 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:02:17 +0000 delight 912112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: I looked it up and they aren't sure of the affects on PG or nursing mothers. So I'll wait to use it, but will definitely keep it in mind! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-912098 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 08:55:15 +0000 Alivoo01 912098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@delight: I just stopped using it on my own. With my insurance, the foam was still $50 (ouch!), but I really liked it as it wasn't greasy and helped out a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-912036 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 08:14:31 +0000 cmomma17 912036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: I have had this for years and I hate it so much :( :( :( I had a prescription lotion from a dermatologist once but it was super greasy, smelled awful, was $$$, and didn't 100% fix the problem.<br /> I just moisturize a lot, exfoliate a little, and wear a lot of 3/4 sleeve shirts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-912034 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 08:13:35 +0000 loveisstrange 912034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, since I hit puberty on my arms and thighs. It cleared a bit during pregnancy but got worse after. Nothing has really helped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-912024 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 08:09:33 +0000 delight 912024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: oh awesome thanks so much. I'll look into it. Did your doc say you had to stop when PG or did you just feel that was a good idea? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-912023 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 08:09:30 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 912023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks like you got your answers. It does get better as you get older (small consolation, I know)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-912014 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 08:07:08 +0000 Alivoo01 912014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@delight: It's called Uramaxin foam. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-909638 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 10:54:09 +0000 MrsSCB 909638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have them on my upper arms and like @Mrs Green Grass not much helps them unfortunately. I've had them forever, though, so I pretty much just ignore it. One thing that has helped a little is using L'Occitane almond shower oil probably because its do moisturizing. I love the stuff! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-909583 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 10:30:19 +0000 delight 909583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: hey could you perhaps find out what the spray you were using for KP is called? Or is it too hard to find out?</p> <p>I've had KP on my arms and thighs my whole life and growing up I was completely embarrassed. Like @twist: I would never wear shorts or skirts growing up. I've since changed my ways but I still hate it. I've never been able to find a good cream that helps. I have super dry skin so I always moisturizer but I've never found anything to get rid of the red bumps :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703521 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:11:18 +0000 Turd Ferguson 703521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, same here. I've had it FOREVER. It was one of the main reasons I started indoor tanning back in the day...booo!! I hate it, but nothing really does much for it, so...meh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703513 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:07:27 +0000 photojane 703513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sloaneandpuffy: the sun doesn't make mine go away &amp; it just makes it less noticeable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703511 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:06:27 +0000 photojane 703511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh.. I've had KP my whole life &amp; it blows. I never let it keep me from wearing short sleeves or tanks (it gets too hot here), but I've always been self conscious about it. I've tried everything, but nothing has worked. It's less noticeable when I'm tan, but I'm hardly ever tan... ha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703487 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:52:05 +0000 mamimami 703487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sandy: it's called Ureadin RX 20 (or 30, which is stronger). I live in Mexico so I'm not sure if it's OTC or even available elsewhere. We buy it at the pharmacy or even in the "nice" Wal-mart in our area. </p> <p>I think Eucerin Plus also has uric acid so maybe try that?</p> <p>It's interesting so many people say the sun helps. Our dermatologist has told us to avoid burns on our son's face like the plague. Maybe it's one of those "short term improvement, long term cost" things? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703467 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:40:11 +0000 LindsayInNY 703467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@evansjamie: I can't really see it either but I FEEL it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703424 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:15:31 +0000 avivoca 703424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have it, but it doesn't bother me because it's on the back of my arms and I can't see it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703360 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:41:31 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 703360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have some too. Going out in the sun really helps mine. I hardly notice it in the summer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703356 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:40:00 +0000 singingbee 703356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have it. I have a clarisonic body brush that really helps it. Then, I moisturize like crazy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703330 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:30:50 +0000 sandy 703330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sloaneandpuffy: what brand? Where do you buy it? I would love to find an OTC product that would help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703327 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:28:56 +0000 mamimami 703327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use a uric acid lotion on my toddler's face. He has KP on his cheeks. It helps quite a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703312 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:23:07 +0000 sandy 703312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had this growing up...I also had severe acne that was treated with Accutane. The Accutane cleared up my acne and the KP. My LO has it on her arms and legs...makes me sad but it doesn't bother her. Her pediatrician said it's purely cosmetic so it's better not to start any prescription creams at this age. I am subscribing to this thread though in case anyone has found some home remedies that have helped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703282 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:10:36 +0000 Cherrybee 703282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also have it on my upper arms and thighs. DH has it too! They go down a little if I exfoliate and moisturise daily but it never goes away. So annoying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703270 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:06:25 +0000 LindsayInNY 703270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: I just read the same thing about coconut oil! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703264 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:05:49 +0000 LindsayInNY 703264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: I just read something that recommended coconut oil! Might have to try that... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703258 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:05:06 +0000 rachiecakes 703258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ugh, I have it too, I hate my bare arms.</p> <p>In her recent "Beauty" book, I learned that Lauren Conrad also suffers from KP! - and uses body makeup to hide it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumps-on-arms#post-703255 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:04:40 +0000 .twist. 703255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: they totally embarrass me too. To the point, before I knew what they were, that I would NEVER wear shorts or skirts. </p> <p>I don't care as much now, but I know it's common and I have it a "little" better under control... </p>