Bumps & Texture
Strawberry legs, arm bumps and rough patches — what they are and how to tell them apart.
Strawberry Legs: What Those Dark Dots Really Are
Strawberry legs is a nickname, not a diagnosis. The dots can come from clogged pores, shaving, ingrown hairs or KP, and each…
Exfoliating for Strawberry Legs: What Works and What Doesn’t
Chemical exfoliants usually beat gritty scrubs for strawberry legs. Here is how to choose an exfoliator, how often to use it and…
Small, Itchy Bumps on Your Arms: Common Causes Compared
Rough bumps, welts, tiny blisters or itch with no rash at all: how to read the clues on your arms, what each…
Red Bumps on the Back of Your Arms: KP or Something Else?
Most red, rough bumps on the backs of the upper arms are keratosis pilaris. Here’s how to check, which look-alikes to rule…