![]() ![]() They are red and painful and only go away when the pus in them is drained. Some small hairs are unable to break the skin and develop into pus-filled bumps. The hair needs to break the skin above it to come to the surface. Boilsīoils are a type of bumps on the skin that have hair trapped in them. In some cases the pus has to be drained out in order to get relief from the pain. They are red, pus-filled bumps that cause intense pain when touched or pinched. The pimples are very rarely found on the arms. Pimples are yet another type of skin bumps. These bumps are painful and sometimes the skin around them swells up. Ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause skin burn and result in red, itchy bumps on the skin. Things like cosmetic products, some soaps or even the UV rays of the sun can cause skin irritation. Skin irritation is like an allergy, except that it is caused by chemicals that come in contact with the skin. The worst thing about psoriasis is that it keeps spreading to other parts of the body too. The skin becomes so dry that it starts flaking. Psoriasis is a skin condition in which flaky and red skin bumps appear all over the body. The rash makes the skin itchy, dry and red. It can appear on any part of the body, but is mostly seen below the elbow. EczemaĮczema is a skin disease in which the skin gets inflamed. In most cases the bumps later develop into rashes and the skin surrounding it becomes hard and dry. These are usually red in color and quite painful. They can occur just as one bump or a cluster of bumps. Insects like bed bugs, mosquitoes, mites and fleas are the most common insects that bite humans and cause itchy bumps on their arms. Also, during pregnancy the body can release hormones that might cause red and itchy bumps. When this is discovered taking them should be immediately discontinued. This is one of the most common causes of this condition. Similarly, after eating certain foods like nuts, vegetables or fruits a person might develop redness and itchy bumps on their arms. These can be caused by the skin being allergic to chemicals secreted by plants. Some people after gardening or being exposed to some plants can develop small and itchy bumps on their arms. Hives develop on the forearm due to an allergic reaction to some specific food or a dusty environment. There can be a number of causes for itchy bumps on the arms. In some cases, the skin tends to flake off and cause pain and redness. The itchy bumps can sometimes occur in clusters and the whole area around it becomes rough and dry. They are pinkish in color and turn red when scratched or popped. They do not itch but cause pain and discomfort when touched. These pimples are fluid filled and usually bigger in size. PimplesĪlong with the itchy red bumps on your arms, pimples can also develop on the skin. But the ones that stay for a longer period of time should immediately get checked by a doctor. The itchy bumps that come and go are the result of some allergic reaction or irritation in the skin. The bumps initially may not be red in color, but itching and the ensuing scratching cause them to turn pinkish-red. The itchy bumps if big in size are always red in color. It is however recommended to not scratch the itchy area to avoid infections. No matter how big, small or the color they will always fiercely itch. In cases where bumps that are bigger in size than normal develop, the inflammation can be painful whenever the area is touched or scratched. ![]() The skin might also get inflamed if any chemical substance with irritants is applied on it like lotions and makeup. When the red and itchy bumps appear on the skin they are usually associated with inflammation which happens either because the area becomes more sensitive or the sufferer scratches at the itching too vigorously, thereby causing skin abrasion and inflammation. Picture of Itchy Bumps on Arms Inflammation ![]()
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