Goosebumps on the arms may be caused by cold stimulation, emotional excitement and other physiological factors, without special treatment; it may also be caused by keratosis pilaris and other diseases. It can be improved by general treatment and medication.
1. Physiological factors: due to external stimuli such as cold environment and emotional state, will cause goose bumps on the arms, is a normal phenomenon. When the cause disappears, goose bumps will return to normal, should pay attention to keep warm, avoid adverse stimuli or emotional fluctuations.
2. Keratosis pilaris: goose bumps on the arm may also be the performance of keratosis pilaris, usually can apply some moisturizing cream to improve the skin keratinization and dry symptoms. You can follow the doctor’s instructions for topical salicylic acid ointment, urea ointment, vitamin A acid cream and other keratolytic agents, which can dissolve the keratin, thus improving the goose bumps.
If the patient has goose bumps on the arm, after excluding physiological factors, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, to clarify the cause of the disease, and standardize the treatment under the guidance of the doctor.