Have you ever noticed tiny little bumps on the backs of your arms? They look like goosebumps but feel more like sandpaper, and they might even be blotchy and red. What gives? According to Allure Magazine, these bumps are called keratosis pilaris, and they’re a common condition that you don’t have to suffer with.

These annoying lumps form when keratin, a protein in your skin, collects in your hair follicles and forms hard little plugs. While it might seem like exfoliation would clear the problem right up, it can actually make the situation worse, reddening your skin and causing inflammation. So what can you do?

First, start treatment in the shower by using a body wash with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), like PETER THOMAS ROTH – Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair Cleansing Gel. This will help slough away the build-up, revealing fresher skin. A lotion that also contains AHAs, like Exuviance – Heel and Elbow Dry Skin Repair, should be used afterward. You could also follow this up with a hydrocortisone cream to get rid of the redness. You should notice results in about three weeks.