ok there are these bumps on my sisters legs but we don't know why they are there or what they are. How does she get rid of them? Its not because she is dirty because she takes a bath every morning. Any suggestions?
2007-02-20 16:04:37 · 10 answers · asked by Madswag 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
You very well could have a form of pseudo-folliculitis (a fancy term for inflammation of the hair follicle). I myself get small pimple-like bumps on my chest and back if I am not consistent with my skin care products. Exfoliation is key, but not necessarily manual exfoliation (scrubbing at the skin). You need to use a product that exfoliates as well as hydrates such as something with a medium to high concentration of lactic acid. Lactic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid designed to slough off dead skin while keeping it plump and hydrated. Consistent application (morning and night for a few weeks) will normally produce excellent results. I personally use Environ's DermaLac Lotion and have found it to be one of the only products that work for my type of folliculitis. (Side note: Environ is only available through select physician's offices: Plastic Surgeons/Dermatologists).
2007-02-21 07:49:26 · answer #1 · answered by AllieCat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-26 11:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by Virgil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, try exfoliating with exfoliating gloves, if that doesn't work I would go and speak with your doctor. Mine cleared up after exfoliating, but there is a skin condition where the pores become too dry and become inflamed.. There is a name for it but I can't think of it right at this moment... It is a simple treatment with cream.
Good Luck!
2007-02-20 18:33:46 · answer #3 · answered by psycho_faerie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be ingrown hairs from shaving. she should try to exfoliate her legs really well. salicylic acid also works well for bumps and ingrown hairs because it dissolves the dead skin to let whatevers stuck in there come out.
2007-02-20 16:10:30 · answer #4 · answered by Carly 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
carly's right, salycic acid is the best (a fancy word for citris acids) helps disolve dead skin right off to get down to the beautiful glow below.
2007-02-20 16:21:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ingrown hairs. She can use something that sloughs off the skin like a loofah.
2007-02-20 16:11:30 · answer #6 · answered by tooyoung2bagrannybabe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As per me ask the skin specialist.
2007-02-20 20:25:38 · answer #7 · answered by Archu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could just be ingrown hairs if they are a little painful. consequence of shaving unfortunatly
2007-02-21 20:41:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likly ingrown hairs, wear loose pants or best is shorts
2007-02-20 16:08:48 · answer #9 · answered by Clayton P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dunno see a doctor or a specialist
2007-02-20 16:24:34 · answer #10 · answered by sweet_sammie_1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋