Expert: Uribe - 7/6/2009

Question
Hello
I have a 9 year old son that has had small bumps on his
arms, legs and bottom for years.  Usually bumps have a hard
core if you squeeze them, although sometimes they are puss
filled. Occasionally some will become very inflamed and pus
filled like a large pimple.  Today I noticed one on his
back.  What could be causing this on such a young child?  I
started noticing this at age 4 but no doctor has ever been
able to help him with it.

Answer
Perhaps is keratosis pilaris.
In order to help you, please take some pictures (web size) and send them to jvelasq51@hotmail.com with the words JMC at subject; don´t forget to make your question on the message text.
If you can´t, or you have any concerns with your skin or its treatment, please visit a board certified dermatologist, preferably at an University Hospital.
Uribe.