My thighs are covered in spots?

So recently I've noticed I've got LOADS of spots on my legs and I'm a bit nervous. Kinda like rash. They don't hurt or anything and they're tiny, but they red (some of em have white tops) and everywhere. I thought it might be razor burn but they're on my thighs and I rarely shave there.

Should I be worried and go to the doctors or is this just one of those (gross) things? I'm slightly nervous to go to get checked out because I'm sure they'll want to search the rest of my body and they're see my self harming scars. Opinions would be appreciated, I'm self conscious about wearing skirts because of this.

Reply 1

norbury

Original post by Anonymous

So recently I've noticed I've got LOADS of spots on my legs and I'm a bit nervous. Kinda like rash. They don't hurt or anything and they're tiny, but they red (some of em have white tops) and everywhere. I thought it might be razor burn but they're on my thighs and I rarely shave there.

Should I be worried and go to the doctors or is this just one of those (gross) things? I'm slightly nervous to go to get checked out because I'm sure they'll want to search the rest of my body and they're see my self harming scars. Opinions would be appreciated, I'm self conscious about wearing skirts because of this.

I think you are already worried as you wouldn't ask here if you werent.

So, yes go to the doctors. Is 100% the best thing to do.

Reply 2

ilyking

Original post by Anonymous

So recently I've noticed I've got LOADS of spots on my legs and I'm a bit nervous. Kinda like rash. They don't hurt or anything and they're tiny, but they red (some of em have white tops) and everywhere. I thought it might be razor burn but they're on my thighs and I rarely shave there.

Should I be worried and go to the doctors or is this just one of those (gross) things? I'm slightly nervous to go to get checked out because I'm sure they'll want to search the rest of my body and they're see my self harming scars. Opinions would be appreciated, I'm self conscious about wearing skirts because of this.

This imo. It happens sometimes, especially to people with very very whitish skin. Do you have very very whitish skin?

Reply 3

psychocustard

18

They're just spots. It could just be that you're sensitive to something (new washing powder or fabric conditioner perhaps? Maybe soap?) or you could just be getting too hot and your legs are sweating. If they don't go away in a few months or so, then I'd say go to the doctors, but I wouldn't do it straight away tbh...

Reply 4

dickydense

Same has happened to me for a couple of years. It's not really a big deal (i don't think)

Reply 5

Anonymous #1

OP

Original post by norbury

I think you are already worried as you wouldn't ask here if you werent.

So, yes go to the doctors. Is 100% the best thing to do.

Looking at the posts below yours I'd feel like I was wasting their time.

Original post by ilyking

This imo. It happens sometimes, especially to people with very very whitish skin. Do you have very very whitish skin?

I am pale yes, but these are like bright red spots.

Original post by psychocustard

They're just spots. It could just be that you're sensitive to something (new washing powder or fabric conditioner perhaps? Maybe soap?) or you could just be getting too hot and your legs are sweating. If they don't go away in a few months or so, then I'd say go to the doctors, but I wouldn't do it straight away tbh...

I haven't changed any products but thanks. I was just having a scan around and I have a few on my chest and lower back. But cheers, I'll give it a few months.

Reply 6

ThesickestKid

1

Start washing then wench.

Reply 7

psychocustard

18

Original post by Anonymous

I haven't changed any products but thanks. I was just having a scan around and I have a few on my chest and lower back. But cheers, I'll give it a few months.

Ah it could just be hormones or something then. I wouldn't worry about it, I get it all the time :smile:

Reply 8

littleangel9914

15

Original post by Anonymous

So recently I've noticed I've got LOADS of spots on my legs and I'm a bit nervous. Kinda like rash. They don't hurt or anything and they're tiny, but they red (some of em have white tops) and everywhere. I thought it might be razor burn but they're on my thighs and I rarely shave there.

Should I be worried and go to the doctors or is this just one of those (gross) things? I'm slightly nervous to go to get checked out because I'm sure they'll want to search the rest of my body and they're see my self harming scars. Opinions would be appreciated, I'm self conscious about wearing skirts because of this.

I would get checked out my little sister had little red spots all over her legs sorta like a rash but no white bits She finally got it checked out and it was a symptom of a serious illness not trying to scare you but it's better to be safe then sorry

Reply 9

sunlightxstarbright

11

I have those too, they've been there for years. I think it's just the way your skin is :shrug:

Reply 10

Anonymous #2

i have the same thing on my thighs i've had them for about 2 to 3 years and i went to the doctors and she said to exfoliate when i wash but it got worse and my legs felt really sore after.

Reply 11

Anonymous #3

do you have KP keratosis pilaris also known as chicken skin its sounds like to me its what you have they are bumpy horrible looking but not painful. nasty looking thing that doesnt go away.

go to your doctor and he/she will give you advice on what sort of cream to use. i would recommend eucerin with urea its good for skin conditions.

i recently found out last year i had this condition. it affects my upper arms. ive never been comfortable wearing sleeveless tops so i know what you are going through. i used to ask my mam as a little kid what was wrong with the skin on my arms and she would have a fit saying i never had it before yada yada. truth is she never noticed and i waited 20 years when i could have been using a cream on it. but you thighs are easier to cover up i mean unless you want to wear mirco tiny skirts lol

hope you get it sorted. my dermatologist said lots of people have it its very common. i havnt met anyone yet with it :frown:

so im not impressed... i recently started suffering from eczema too and i get hayfever. i get everything in my family :frown:

http://www.helpforkp.com/

Reply 12

Anonymous #3

do you have KP keratosis pilaris also known as chicken skin its sounds like to me its what you have they are bumpy horrible looking but not painful. nasty looking thing that doesnt go away.

go to your doctor and he/she will give you advice on what sort of cream to use. i would recommend eucerin with urea its good for skin conditions.

i recently found out last year i had this condition. it affects my upper arms. ive never been comfortable wearing sleeveless tops so i know what you are going through. i used to ask my mam as a little kid what was wrong with the skin on my arms and she would have a fit saying i never had it before yada yada. truth is she never noticed and i waited 20 years when i could have been using a cream on it. but you thighs are easier to cover up i mean unless you want to wear mirco tiny skirts lol

hope you get it sorted. my dermatologist said lots of people have it its very common. i havnt met anyone yet with it :frown:

so im not impressed... i recently started suffering from eczema too and i get hayfever. i get everything in my family :frown:

also use plenty of moisturiser and cleanse/exfoilate gently

http://www.helpforkp.com/

Reply 13

joeboiii

i get these spots too, often then are caused by dry skin, if you have warm shower you will get dry skin, after you have shower put moisturizer or something oil based on the affected areas, you are likely to be left with some red marks where you had the spots but after a few weeks you shouldn't get any new spots :biggrin:

Reply 14

Anonymous #4

keratosis pilaris?

I find using a body butter or moisturizer with coconut oil in really really helps.

Also working out the affected areasupposedly helps too - so if its on your arms lift, if its on your legs/ butt do squats.
I cant judge the effectiveness of that though - too lazy!

Reply 15

anonymouse!

hi, i realised i have had this sort of skin longer than I haven't, and it turns out mine is mainly caused by too much wheat yeast, and other sorta things like that. try going gluten free every once in a while, for mine it really helps.
Hope this helps!
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Reply 16

Kindred

20

Original post by Anonymous

So recently I've noticed I've got LOADS of spots on my legs and I'm a bit nervous. Kinda like rash. They don't hurt or anything and they're tiny, but they red (some of em have white tops) and everywhere. I thought it might be razor burn but they're on my thighs and I rarely shave there.

Should I be worried and go to the doctors or is this just one of those (gross) things? I'm slightly nervous to go to get checked out because I'm sure they'll want to search the rest of my body and they're see my self harming scars. Opinions would be appreciated, I'm self conscious about wearing skirts because of this.

See a doctor. Appart from anything else you are clearly concerned and they will help you be less concerned.
They are actually unlikely to want to look anywhere else unless you have the issue elsewhere. Even if they do, they will most likely ignore your scars and certinally won't judge you for them.