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How Can Bumps On The Legs Be Treated?

Posted on Tue, 9 Jan 2024

Question: What causes these little bumps on the top of the legs? What can you do to get rid of them?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images.
They seem like folliculitis. It is a bacterial skin infection most commonly caused by staphylococcus aureus
I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin for a week. In addition I suggest you to apply a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin 2 % ointment, twice daily.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (49 minutes later)

Is it contagious? Is it like an autoimmune disease? They are not like pimples but small lentils that are waxy in appearance.. they do not open up or bleed.. thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding red papules on legs

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Do you have any symptoms?like itching or burning? Can you upload a few more good quality images of the affected areas?

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 days later)

More pics no itching or burning just feels bumpy and red

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ingrown hairs

Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
I have viewed the images.
I feel they are just ingrown hairs. You may use a benzoyl peroxide 2.5 %gel /cream, twice daily for a few days.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng