Home remedies for chicken skin under the arm

Rough, small bumps may arise when keratin collects around hair follicles, as in keratosis pilaris. Underarms can also develop folliculitis, in which follicles become inflamed after shaving, friction, sweat, or an irritating product. Itch, tenderness, pus, warmth, or rapidly spreading redness points away from simple rough texture and needs a different assessment.

Wash with a mild fragrance-free cleanser, pat dry, and apply a plain moisturiser after bathing. Wear loose, breathable clothing and take a break from shaving or waxing if these trigger bumps. When shaving again, use a clean razor, plenty of lubricant, and light strokes in the direction of hair growth. Do not scrub with a rough cloth or use acids, deodorant, or essential oils on irritated skin until it settles.

Arrange an examination for painful or pus-filled bumps, a boil, fever, spreading redness, repeated episodes, or lumps that remain deep under the skin. Get prompt advice if the area becomes very swollen or movement is uncomfortable. A clinician can separate folliculitis from keratosis pilaris, contact irritation, hidradenitis, or another skin problem and tailor treatment.

Do these bumps fit keratosis pilaris, folliculitis, or product irritation? Should I change my shaving routine? Which moisturiser or exfoliating ingredient is suitable? What should I do if the bumps recur?