What causes random bumps on legs?
Keratosis pilaris causes small bumps to appear on the upper arms, legs or buttocks. They usually don’t hurt or itch. Keratosis pilaris (ker-uh-TOE-sis pih-LAIR-is) is a common, harmless skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps, often on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks.
What causes red inflamed bumps on skin?
There are several possible causes for red dots on the skin, including heat rash, KP, contact dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis. Red dots on the skin may also occur due to more serious conditions, such as a viral or bacterial infection.
What does erythema nodosum look like?
Erythema nodosum nodules are tender and usually appear on the shins and resemble raised bumps and bruises that gradually change from pink, to red or violet, to bluish brown. Fever and joint pain are common. This photo shows violet-colored, raised bumps (nodules) caused by erythema nodosum.
What is a small bump on my leg that hurts?
A painful bump or lump on the thigh can also appear red, small or large, and often be located on the inner thigh. Most commonly, bumps on the inner thigh are caused by infected ingrown hairs, boils, cysts, or a swollen lymph node. Other causes include trauma to the thigh or abnormal cell growth like lipoma.
How do you get rid of red bumps on your legs?
How are strawberry legs treated?
- Shaving properly and carefully with a moisturizing shave lotion or cream.
- Using an epilator.
- Moisturizing your skin thoroughly and daily.
- Exfoliating your skin on a regular basis.
- Using an over-the-counter (OTC) product containing salicylic acid or glycolic acid.
What is Sweet’s syndrome?
Sweet syndrome (acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis) is a neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by the abrupt appearance of edematous and erythematous papules, plaques, or nodules on the skin. Fever, leukocytosis, and internal organ involvement can also occur.
What is the hard red spot on my leg?
Erythema nodosum appear as red tender lumps, most commonly on the shins or lower legs. The condition is three times more common in women than men, and tends to develop somewhere between 20 and 45 years of age. Children under the age of 15 years are very rarely affected.