red bumps on my thighs

[laurabelle23]

I have small red bumps on the backs of my thighs that can be quite itchy. Sometimes they're not really sore but at times they can flare up and appear red and angry. I've tried not shaving, moisturisers and exfoliation but nothing has worked.is there anything medical this could be?

[adela1969]

hi, i had raised itchy red bupms, circular in shape and around1 inch diameter, it was so itchy and persisted for several weeks. Now it left dark brown discoloration at the back of my thigh until now and it is almost 2 years now.
Can somebody tell what this is. It was more itchy and red when i took amoxicillin for my UTI

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to heat rash or sweat dermatitis. Use a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Also use cotton clothes and change the clothes twice if there is any increased sweating. Try keeping the skin free of sweat as far as possible. If the symptoms still persist then you can apply mild steroid like dermacort. For the itching antihistaminics like Benadryl or Claritin can be taken.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.