Treatment for Acne on Thighs and Buttocks

I am a 42 year old woman with fair skin and red hair. For the past 10 years or so, I have had embarrassing pimples and spots on my thighs and bum (some with white heads and some like blind pimples).

Recently, I took a course of Cefalexin, but this has made no difference. I have sensitive skin that reacts to shaving and waxing, which leads to redness and infected hair follicles. I’m getting too old for this!! Would love to have my legs back! Any suggestions?

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age 35-44 buttocks thighs redness sensitive skin female

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by lilredhen in Noosa

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Several skin conditions and treatment options for your problem

Having a long standing history of these type of bumps can be very frustrating, uncomfortable, and discouraging. There are several different type of skin problems that can cause the type of bumps that you are describing. These may include Acne Vulgaris, Folliculitis, or Keratosis Pilaris. From your description, it seems that the underlying problem may be a folliculitis or keratosis pilaris. Folliculitis is an irritation of the hair follicle either from friction, chemical irritation, or... more