Itchy Bumpy Red Skin (Chicken Skin) [DermTV.com Epi #161]

Do you have itchy and bumpy red skin on your upper arms and legs? Then you might have keratosis pilaris, also known as chicken skin. Dr. Schultz explains why chicken skin occurs and how to easily treat it.


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[ddoggs2008]

doctor i have itchy legs like crazy evey nite is it because i take to hot of showers?

[dermTVdotcom]

@ddoggs2008 Hot showers can be a cause of that condition, but I can't provide any diagnosis over the Internet. However, more information on why hot water causes dry and itchy skin can be found in the DermTV episode titled, "Prevent Dry Skin by Avoiding Very Hot Water" (unfortunately I can't find a link but you should be able to find it by entering the title in the YouTube search field).

[BenefitBabe08]

I got this when I was younger so i didnt know what it was. I scratched them causing scars which make them look worse. will exfoliator help the scars or is there a way i can get rid of them?

[dermTVdotcom]

@BenefitBabe08 What you are calling scars is probably brown pigmentation from the injury of the scratching. If so, search YouTube for the DermTV episode titled, "How to Remove Brown Spots", for help with your problem. If they are truly scars, meaning depressions or elevations in the skin, then see your dermatologist for treatment options.

[0xemma]

Where do you buy a chemical exfoliant? What are some brands I should look for? Please reply! Thanks

[dermTVdotcom]

@0xemma Please see my response to the same question asked by @myraiveth87 above.

[livegorgeouslygreen]

I have had this problem for years and I never knew I could get rid of it. YOU are a life saver!

[icic5]

hi your video was very helpful, i'm African American and im fairly light but by bumps are dark brown will this help with the darkness of the bumbs??

[xiTzRiotzZ1]

I have chicken skin really bad all over my arms legs chest back and face so i hope this work because when i shave i cut all my face because the blade cuts the dots

[RoRoMCR]

Chicken skin never inches.

[lance1236451]

Doctor i woke up today and i found 3 Big red bumps on my left calve... its been itching me all day and it seem to have gotten bigger, my mom think it is allergic reaction ... but idk help!

[Seb0astian]

I have a skin problem were over a period of 2-3 days, my skin flares up, I get insanely itchy, I get some red blotches all over me, and it reminds me of hives, yet its not? I remember going to a doctor about this, but i forgot the name of the problem, i've had this now for a full year, and im tired of taking medicine. but if I don't I itch like crazy. help Doctor.

[timber966]

doctor i have a keratosis pilaris in my arm and my cheeks. im just a teenager. what chemical exfoliants do i use? please respond. i realy need it. please please do respon

[jethrotolentino]

is this like white bumpy things on my skin with reddish spots? please respond. :( thanks

[Jennylloyd66]

i have got lumps on my thigh and i did what u told me and it did not work