Red dots on the arm? That's what it's all about!
Most of us are sure to know this skin phenomenon: these little red pimples on the upper arms. They look like goose bumps, they do not itch, they do not hurt, but unfortunately they do not disappear in most cases. So what's up with the dots?
In principle, everything is quite harmless: The so-called serif iron skin, also called keratosis pilaris, arises when the hair follicles clogged by keratin deposits. The skin cells harden and become rough.
Often, girls are affected during puberty. In about half of the young women, this skin disorder occurs in the first years of their life, which usually regresses with increasing age and sometimes even completely disappears.
You can do that against it
Fortunately, the Reibeisenhaut is not contagious, but inheritable! That's why there is still no patent remedy for the ugly pimples. Special ointments, scrubs and oils, which flush out the excess keratin from the skin, however, can alleviate the symptoms. It also helps to cream yourself always well, especially dry skin? especially in winter! ? promotes keratosis pilaris.
