Chicken skin on the arms is more difficult to eliminate completely, but it can be improved by medication, including retinoic acid, fruit acid, etc., and can also apply moisturizer.
Chicken skin is the common name for keratosis pilaris, which can manifest as chicken skin-like follicle bumps, often appearing on the outer side of the upper arms, thighs and calves on the front side of the thighs, etc. It is mainly related to genetic factors.
People with chicken skin can use topical medications, including retinoids such as retinoic acid creams and tazarotene gels, as well as fruit acids and salicylic acid preparations for improvement. In addition, moisturizers such as urea creams and vitamin E can also improve symptoms.
When the appearance of chicken skin is serious, promptly go to the hospital, the use of the above drugs need to follow the doctor’s advice.