10 points!! Cortizone cream for the little red bumps on my arms...read more!! HELP!?

Ok, so I'm 12, I went to the doctor for a check up, and told her about these little red bumps, kind of like pimples but they aren't. they're on my upper arms, and they look terrible. She just prescribed a cortisone cream for them, because i told her they look like keratosis pilaris, and that's what she thought, also. so, if i use it for 2 weeks, does it work very well? please help me if u've had experience with this ';keratosis pilaris'; thing b4, or someone u kno. i've had it (minor) since i was about mayb..9 or 10, but now it's gotten alot worse. i'm afraid it might spread to my lower arms. PLEASE HELP!! thanks! 10 points will b given shortly!10 points!! Cortizone cream for the little red bumps on my arms...read more!! HELP!?
There is no cure for Keratosis Pilaris, but there are treatments. Keratosis Pilaris is a genetic skin disorder that affects 50% of the world population. It is a result of the aflicted person's skin's inability to shed dead skin cells. These skin cells adhere to hair follicles and result in pimple-like bumps. They aren't harmful, painful or itchy, but they are very annoying and can cause the afflicted person to be self conscious. The symptoms are generally worse in the winter as dry skin amplifies the effects of the disorder





Seek the advice of a medical professional before trying any treatment. Only a professional physician can diagnose you with Keratosis Pilaris.





Try a lotion or cream containing Lactic acid, such as AmLactin cream. It's an over-the-counter cream and costs around $20-$25 depending on location and deductible costs.





Before you shower put some petroleum jelly (or Vaseline;they're the same thing) on the affected area. The steam of the shower will hydrate your skin while the vaseline protects.





Use an exfoliator (i.e. loofa, buff-puff, exfoliating gloves) and scrub the affected area in circular motion while showering.I have also found that if the bump are on your arms, you may skip this step entirely, but it depends on you.





After exfoliating, clean with a moisture rich non-comedogenic body wash.





Apply lotion to the area after you get out of the shower. The best lotions to use are lotions designed to treat acne that contain a small amount of salicylic acid (around 2%). Neutrogena and Aveeno carry such lotions. Apply the lotion twice a day. Also, try really thick lotion like bath and body works lay it on thick lotion.





Try soaking in an Aveeno oatmeal bath or sauna once or twice a week to soften and moisturize the skin.





Try adding a humidifier to your room if you live in a particularly dry area,





Although it is not recommended by doctors, a small amount of exposure in a tanning bed has been helpful to many sufferers. One only needs to be in the bed for 5 minutes or so to get the effects (and of course, burning is strongly discouraged).





Put lotion on as often as possible.





Hope this helps!!


Good Luck!!


10 points!! Cortizone cream for the little red bumps on my arms...read more!! HELP!?
ok so im not sure exactly what it is but i can tell you don't itch pop pinch and any time you touch it wash wash wash your hands read and follow the lable for the cortizone and use it as often as recomended i like to rub it in so i know that its not going to get rubbed off on my shirt
At your age you SHOULD NOT be using cortizone! Bumps are a lot better than Ewing Sarcoma. Speak to an oncologist before you even think about using it.