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How to treat little red bumps on the thighs and butt?
Query: Hi doctor,I have some red bumps on my thighs and butt for the last couple of years. It is present on the sides of the thighs and back of the butt. It is not painful or itchy. I thought of it as razor burn and tried to use different razors and creams. But nothing helped me. I also have them on my inn... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have keratosis pilaris. They cause tiny bumps on the sites of hair follicles or just next to the hair follicles and they get irritated easily by shaving. Medications containing Lactic acid tend to work well by unplugging the pores and it reduces the bumps. It restor... Read Full »
I have severe boils and blackheads on my thigh and other areas of the body. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I have horrible boils and blackheads on my thighs. My intimate area has so many ingrown hairs. My doctor prescribed the tablet Minocycline and Fucidin cream. There is also a fungal infection on my stomach. I think I am suffering from acne inversa. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you are suffering from keratosis pilaris. Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a genetic disorder of the keratinization of hair follicles of the skin. It is an extremely common benign condition that manifests as s... Read Full »
I have painless red blotches on my face. Please suggest medicines to treat it.
Query: Hi doctor, I have red blotches on my face, which does not hurt or anything, but it is embarrassing because people think something is wrong with me. It is just red blotches all over my cheeks and on my chin. Sometimes the left side goes away a tiny bit, but the right side is very red. Not to mention ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I saw your clinical pictures (the attachments are removed to protect the patient's identity). Small red bumps are keratosis pilaris. In addition, black-colored material (keratotic) deposition will be inside each hair follicle. This is seen ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I need help with resolving chicken skin or KP. I have it on my cheeks, and they look really bad. I have been using CeraVe, which helps with the bumps but not the redness. I have had this issue all my life. Kindly advise on what I should do. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. As per the history provided, keratosis pilaris on cheeks appears due to the thickening and accumulation of dead cells around the follicular areas where facial hair erupts. They may be present on and off and usually... Read Full »
What medications would help me get rid of keratosis pilaris?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 18 years old, and I have keratosis pilaris. What skincare routine should I follow? How can I get treated for keratosis pilaris? What medicine should I take? Read Full »
Answer: Hello. Welcome to icliniq.com. Keratosis pilaris is the formation of thick dead cells on the skin. They require softening of the area and consistent treatment to reduce their appearance. They appear due to multiple factors, including genetic susceptibility, climate changes, dietary factors, hormon... Read Full »
I have bumps all over my legs. Is there any treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I have these bumps all over my legs, arms, and in the back of my legs. I have these bumps all the time, and no scrubs work. So, I was wondering if there is any treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your clinical pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have follicle-oriented keratotic papules (bumps) on your thighs, and it is called keratosis pilaris. It is a condition where there will be an accumulation of blackish keratotic material at... Read Full »
I am 19 years old and have tiny red pimples on my jawline and cheeks. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old, and I have had tiny red pimples for a long time in the areas of the jawline and cheeks. I have already had acne in the past, but now I have practically nothing. I only have these small red pimples. They come because of shaving (I shave every day). I have already tried m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I reviewed your clinical pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Though it is not so evident, I strongly feel it is keratosis pilaris (KP). KP is a skin condition with a red lesion around the hair follicle opening due... Read Full »
What is the treatment for ingrown hair that came after waxing?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an uneven skin tone with dark forehead and dry skin. I want to brighten my complexion. Also, I have small bumps and ingrown hair after waxing. I have attached pictures of the same. Please suggest a treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have developed ingrown hair or keratosis pilaris and also have dark circles. I suggest the following: Use Mometasone cream in the morning and evenin... Read Full »
Why do I have bumps on my cheeks that are increasing in number?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had bumps on my cheeks for a few days that are increasing in number. I use Cetaphil face wash and lotion. They are very gross, and I would like to get rid of them. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have keratosis pilaris. You require topical salicylic acid and retinoids like Tretinoin 0.025 % gel. Kindly share a picture for better guidance. Even comedonal acne mimics keratosis pilaris. I suggest you the below skin care tips: ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have had milia on my face, specifically under the eye, for the past two years and keratosis pilaris from birth. I underwent an allopathic treatment for keratosis pilaris, but nothing helped. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I reviewed your query. Milia under the eyes are due to excess sebum production leading to clogging of the pores under the eyes. They are harmless. Keratosis pilaris is the formation of thick dead cells, which are the superficial layer of th... Read Full »