Question 1

will my hair hair bumps on my legs ever go away? if so how?

Accepted Answer

Not sure what kind: of hair bumps U have or if they R related to shaving,but of these conditions can be treated.Show PCP or Dermatology.

Question 2

lots of small ingrown hair like bumps on my legs hurts with goosebumps what are they please? been there a long time. not cute.

Accepted Answer

Inflamed follicles: They are almost certainly inflamed hair follicles. By now, some of them may be infected. A good start would be to soak your legs in warm water 15 minutes three times a day before you go looking for antibiotics. If they cover a small enough area you can do this with warm compresses. See if they get better and hurt less. Do it for 5 days and then decide if you need to see a doctor for antibiotics.

Question 3

hi. i have a light brown bump on my leg that i have had for a couple of years now. i recall it appearing after i shaved my legs. but i'm sure it's not an ingrown hair. i just want to know what it could possibly be and if i should worry?

Accepted Answer

Probably ok: Would be helpful to see a pic of this spot to know what it is &amp; whether it is any cause for concern.  Most light brown bumps are going to be benign = non-cancerous, either a dermatofibroma, Nevus (mole), or seborrheic keratosis.  That said, some brown bumps could be melanoma, a dangerous skin cancer.  If it’s not growing or changing, I would be less concerned, but again, a pic/exam would help.

Question 4

bumps on legs like hair folicles, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: There are a # of possible causes. The best way to get an accurate diagnosis would be dermatological evaluation.

Question 5

i have hair bumps/freckles or whatever they are on my legs ,is there any hope of having smoother legs if so how?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist to: determine the cause, Once the cause is determined then treatment options and prognosis can be discussed.

Question 6

my legs get a bunch oh bumps on my legs that are filled with hairs. it's more than i can count how do i get rid of it

Accepted Answer

New hair: Hello, 
Those sound like new hair follicles, shaving and sometimes waxing can cause this problem. let the hair grow out and then wax, that might help. or scrubbing might help hair come out faster

Question 7

i have black bumps on my legs it's not a skin condition and it's not from shaving  and when i pick at it little back hairs come out of the bump?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown hairs: See your doctor. Options for treatment include topical corticosteroid creams, retinoids or antibiotic. You may have to stop shaving for a while or shave less closely. You may even trial depilatory creams.

Question 8

why is it that my legs get ingrown hair bumps?

Accepted Answer

Do you shave?: If you shave, you may be more prone to it.  You may also have a skin infection, like folliculitis.  Or if the bumps are large and painful and red, you may have MRSA and if they are large enough, the bumps may need lanced, or you may need antibiotics.  You should have them looked at.  In addition, if you smoke or are diabetic or have other chronic illnesses, you should definitely have it checked.

Question 9

any reasons why my legs get ingrown hair bumps?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown hairs: If you shave, wax or tweeze a hair – it may grow back into the skin (especially if curly.)

Question 10

there is black bumps on my legs  and when i try to pick at it with like a tweezer there's ingrown hair in it what should i do about it?

Accepted Answer

QUIT PICKING!: I assume you shave. Depending on your type of skin and susceptibility to inflammation, you move likely have folliculitis from ingrown hair. Options are not shaving (doubt you'll like that one), waxing can decrease folliculitis, or laser hair removal.  Bummer being a female in a lookism society, huh?

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Will my hair hair bumps on my legs ever go away? if so how?

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Lots of small ingrown hair like bumps on my legs hurts with goosebumps what are they please? been there a long time. not cute.

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Hi. i have a light brown bump on my leg that i have had for a couple of years now. i recall it appearing after i shaved my legs. but i'm sure it's not an ingrown hair. i just want to know what it could possibly be and if i should worry?

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Bumps on legs like hair folicles, what is this?

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I have hair bumps/freckles or whatever they are on my legs ,is there any hope of having smoother legs if so how?

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My legs get a bunch oh bumps on my legs that are filled with hairs. it's more than i can count how do i get rid of it

A member asked:

I have black bumps on my legs it's not a skin condition and it's not from shaving and when i pick at it little back hairs come out of the bump?

A member asked:

Why is it that my legs get ingrown hair bumps?

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Any reasons why my legs get ingrown hair bumps?

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There is black bumps on my legs and when i try to pick at it with like a tweezer there's ingrown hair in it what should i do about it?

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