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A 16-year-old male asked:

I have red itchy bumps that look like pimples all over my arms. some of them are in clusters?

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Dr. Mohammad Khan
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Acne: possible acne or eczema. please see your physician for exact specific diagnosis
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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook
Pediatrics 43 years experience
keratosis pilaris
Sep 26, 2014
Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Not uncommon: Consider Keratosis Pilaris, a common condition that is difficult to treat but usually resolves in late twenties or early thirties see mayo clinic review http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/keratosis-pilaris/basics/definition/con-20025750
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Last updated Jun 22, 2017

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