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" Things that go bump, marks that won&amp;#039;t fade, rough patches that yearn to be smoothed...we can help you fix it all. PROBLEM #1: Cone-shaped clusters on your butt or the backs of your arms The cause: Could be keratosis pilaris (KP), a genetic skin problem common among allergy sufferers. The remedy:There&amp;#039;s no cure for KP, but you can manage it. Wash with nonsoap cleansers, which preserve necessary oils. Then moisturize with a cream that also exfoliates. PROBLEM #2: An irritated bikini line The cause: Close shaving can result in ingrown hairs, says Nanette Silverberg, M.D., an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Columbia University. Bacteria from a razor can cause an infection. The remedy: Hold a warm compress on the area to release discharge; use a body scrub twice a week to shed the skin that&amp;#039;s trapping hairs. To prevent, use a moisturizing shave gel; after showering, apply a lotion that softens hair, leaving the skin less prone to infections. RELATED: 8 Mistakes You&amp;#039;re Making Shaving Your Legs \u00BB PROBLEM #3: Stretch marks The cause:Weight gain causes connective tissues to break, says Margaret Weiss, M.D., an assistant professor of dermatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The remedy:Retin-A, lasers, and light therapy can help diminish marks. PROBLEM #4: Scars The cause: As a wound heals, too much collagen is produced. The remedy: Up to six months after you get a scar, silicone gel sheeting can help. After that, a dermatologist can plump an indented scar with filler injections or fat transfer. Treat a raised scar with laser or light treatments or cortisone injections. PROBLEM #5: Calluses on your soles The cause: Aging skin is more vulnerable to friction caused by tight shoes. The remedy: Once a week, soak your feet in warm water and Epsom salts, then use a pumice file to remove hardened skin. Towel dry, then soften with a cream containing lactic or glycolic acids. PROBLEM #6: Raised, scaly patches on elbows, knees, hands, back The cause: It&amp;#039;s probably psoriasis, a genetic condition in which the outer layer of skin reproduces too rapidly. The remedy: In the morning, apply a salicylic acid lotion to gently exfoliate. At night, relieve inflammation with a mixture of coal tar and a nonacid ointment. Still irritated? Ask your dermatologist about stronger topicals or pills. RELATED: 12 Surprising Ways You&amp;#039;re Aging Your Skin \u00BB Photo credit: Getty Images "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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