Suggest Treatment For Bumps On The Upper Thighs

Posted on Sat, 18 Jun 2016

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Sat, 18 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : I suddenly got four strangge bumps on my upper thigh, all next to each other, and they have some sort of a head where they almost look like pimples. They are not itchy or painful, and they seem to keep coming back even when I scratch them off. Attached is a picture. What are they?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Keratin plugs

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
These are keratin plugs.
These are common and are harmless.
I treat such cases with tretinoin cream to be applied twice daily for a month.
It is safe and effective.
You can try this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 hours later)

Thank you ! What causes them?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Blocked sebaceous glands

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up
It happens due to blockadge of sebaceous glands leading to formation of keratin plug.
There is nothing to worry, it's a common condition and can be treated with the use of tretinoin cream twice daily for a month.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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