I have flesh color bumps in my right thigh with no pain or irritation. Could it be sunburn?

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I understand your concern, but it would be advised if you send me a photo of lesions so I can guide you better through this.

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I have seen the photo you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and it looks like cystic lesions that result from hair follicles that are clogged with sebum. Nothing to be panicked about. Since it is not itchy, it is unlikely to be a heat rash. It will heal on its own over time, however, if you need medications you can use Tretin 0.025% cream only in the night, only over the lesion, provided you are not pregnant or on any photosensitive medications. Use the medication for two weeks and review it. You can also put a moisturizing cream in the morning and afternoon as Tretin tends to dry out the skin in that area. Please apply sunscreen over the area as this medication can make skin photosensitive. If no changes after applying the ointment are observed, please visit a dermatologist for an examination under a dermatoscopy microscope and if needed a skin biopsy. If there is an enlargement of the lesion, bleeding or ulceration please consult. As of now, seeing the lesion it is most likely to be cystic in nature and would improve with this cream and there is no reason to worry.