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I have itchy/ prickly skin, all over with small bumps on areas on upper legs and both areas above elbows.
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Keratoses Pilaris: try emollients that have urea and alpha hydroxyl acid in them. It will smooth them out. Its a genetic condition you inherited from one or both of your parents.
Answered 2/13/2017
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