The most effective way to get rid of chicken skin on the arm does not exist, you need to choose the right treatment according to the condition, the clinic usually use topical drugs, oral medication method of treatment. Chicken skin is a chronic follicular keratosis pilaris, manifesting itself in small reddish papules on the surface of the skin, showing a chicken skin-like appearance. 1. Topical medications: Commonly used topical medications include retinoic acid cream, salicylic acid ointment, tazarotene gel, urea cream, cod liver oil ointment, etc., which are able to soften and dissolve the keratin, thus improving the symptoms of chicken skin. 2. Oral medication: If the symptoms of skin lesions are more serious, in addition to externally applied medication, oral medication can also be applied, commonly used medications include vitamin A, vitamin E, or a small dose of Vitamin A acid to improve symptoms. All of the above drugs have adverse reactions, it is recommended to use under the guidance of a doctor. Chicken skin patients should do a good job of daily skin moisturizing work, to a certain extent, can improve the appearance of the skin, help the condition improve.