Help for shoulder, arms & back rashes

[Anonymous]

It started last winter. I noticed some rashes on my arms like tiny pimples then on my back with quite big ones or really pimple like. But they're not itchy or so. it's just so bad to look at and touch. I though it's just because of my skin dryness due to the exteme cold temperature. I have tried different lotions already and even creams like Eucerin, coco butter cream & even petroleum jelly. None of them works. Now it's summer.. they're still there and quite expanding. I read that a hydroquinone lotion should be use but I have no idea what brand of lotion has that or if I can get it over the counter. Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Does it look like this?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratosis_pilaris

If it is, moisturizing itself doesn't help. I've found that using a higher salicylic acid toner works well for me. I use Biore Triple Action Astringent which as 2% salicylic acid. That's the highest OTC I've been able to find.

http://www.amazon.com/Biore-Perfect-Triple-Action-Astringent/dp/B0009EILNK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=beauty&qid=1279638496&sr=8-1-catcorr

Many people with this condition also swear by Amlactin 12%.

http://www.amazon.com/AmLactin-12-Moisturizing-Lotion/dp/B0000ZHH1U