red bumps on upper thighs

i have little red bumps on my upper thighs and buttocks.  i can't figure out if they are ingrown hairs or what.  how do i get rid of them?

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

Do you usually shave the areas?

It may be difficult to differentiate these differentials: folliculitis, razor burns and fungal infections of the folliculitis type. If a discharge is present, then microscopic evaluation of the discharge may be able to help ascertain the cause of the skin condition.

Just wash the area with a mild ad gentle cleanser and keep the areas dry and clean at all times. Also, you may apply thinly mupirocin ointment over the burns and see if these improve in two days. If not , you may have this assessed by your dermatologist as you may either need an antifungal medication or oral antibiotics for this.