- Female
- 27 Years
- 29/01/2025
I've been getting these small itchy bumps on my calves and lower arms lately, and I'm really worried. They itch a lot, and when I scratch them, they end up bleeding and forming scabs. It's starting to freak me out. Any idea what's going on with my skin?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
That could be keratosis pilaris,visit Dermatologist for appropriate management and maintain personal hygiene
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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