What Do Small Red Bumps On The Thighs Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 11 Jan 2017

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 Answered on

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : I have small red bumps (maybe 4?) on the upper back of my thigh/lower buttocks. What could they be?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Either insect bite hypersensitivity reaction or folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be either insect bite hypersensitivity reaction or folliculitis which is inflammation of the hair follicles.
What is the duration of these bumps?
Are they associated with itching or burning?
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 minutes later)

Hi! Thank you! I have no associated itching or burning and I honestly don't even notice there are there unless I touch them. I think I have had them for about a month.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely folliculitis, apply topical antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
Then it is most likely folliculitis.
I would recommend you to apply topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment on the affected areas twice daily for 7-10 days.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (18 minutes later)

Okay! Thank you so much!

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome!!

Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!
All the best!!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy