Can you get folliculitis on your thighs?
Follicles are the openings in the skin where the hair grows (Picture 1). The rash appears as small red bumps or pus bumps that can itch or be mildly painful. Folliculitis is common on the buttocks, arms and legs – especially the thighs.
How do I get rid of folliculitis on my thighs?
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Apply a warm, moist washcloth or compress. Do this several times a day to relieve discomfort and help the area drain, if needed.
- Apply over-the-counter antibiotics.
- Apply soothing lotions.
- Clean the affected skin.
- Protect the skin.
What is the best cream for folliculitis?
What is the best medication for folliculitis?
| Best medication for folliculitis | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cortizone-10 (hydrocortisone cream) | Over-the-counter corticosteroid | Topical |
| Centany (mupirocin) | Antibiotic | Topical |
| Zovirax (acyclovir | Antiviral | Topical |
| Elimite (permethrin) | Antiparasitic | Topical |
What does a folliculitis bump look like?
Folliculitis is a common skin condition in which hair follicles become inflamed. It’s usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. At first it may look like small red bumps or white-headed pimples around hair follicles — the tiny pockets from which each hair grows.
What is the best soap for folliculitis?
Antibacterial soap: Use antibacterial bar soaps such as Dial® or Cetaphil®. Use skin washes that contain benzoyl peroxide. If these bumps are bothersome or painful.
Why am I getting pimples on my thighs?
Often bacteria get trapped in a hair follicle or oil gland due to friction or trauma to the skin. Inner thighs are a common site for boils because your thighs can rub against each other and get sweaty, especially in hot and humid weather. This encourages bacteria to grow within the follicles.
What does infected folliculitis look like?
Folliculitis signs and symptoms include: Clusters of small red bumps or white-headed pimples that develop around hair follicles. Pus-filled blisters that break open and crust over. Itchy, burning skin.