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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Acne on Thighs
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Acne on Thighs
by swatelite, Jan 27, 2004 12:00AM
Dear Doctor,
Is it normal to have acne around your thigh era? I have a lot of acne around my body but I just noticed some acne on my thighs next/near my scrotum (it's probably been there before, but I just noticed it because I’m paranoid). There are a lot of sites on the internet that say herpes can appear on the thighs even in men. I use public toilets a lot, by the way. There is no itching or blister activity (to my knowledge, it looks like acne) but now that I noticed it I’m worried. Also there is some redness in that area on both sides because I think I chafe. Is it normal to have acne in that area? Could it be herpes? (Again I doubt it is but I have to ask.) If it's acne what can I do to treat it? Sorry I’m so paranoid.
Thanks.
Is it normal to have acne around your thigh era? I have a lot of acne around my body but I just noticed some acne on my thighs next/near my scrotum (it's probably been there before, but I just noticed it because I’m paranoid). There are a lot of sites on the internet that say herpes can appear on the thighs even in men. I use public toilets a lot, by the way. There is no itching or blister activity (to my knowledge, it looks like acne) but now that I noticed it I’m worried. Also there is some redness in that area on both sides because I think I chafe. Is it normal to have acne in that area? Could it be herpes? (Again I doubt it is but I have to ask.) If it's acne what can I do to treat it? Sorry I’m so paranoid.
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jan 27, 2004 12:00AM
, Jan 27, 2004 12:00AM
Pimples around the thighs represent folliculitis, not acne. It's common, of no significance, and needs no treatment most of the time (unless it's really painful and annoying, which is uncommon.) Goes away by itself. Herpes doesn't look anything like this. Treat the (unrelated) chafing with lubricant.
Relax!
Dr. Rockoff
Relax!
Dr. Rockoff
Thanks