Acne on the inner thigh in men and women: causes, treatment

Excessive hair growth on the body has always caused a lot of controversy: it was considered a sign of luck in women and sexuality in men, doctors are still waging verbal battles about the causes of this phenomenon, and cosmetologists are offering more and more new methods for removing unwanted hairs. We will talk further about how to remove hair on the legs, why in some cases you should be wary of it, as well as about serious disorders and diseases that lead to increased hairiness.

Hair on the human body is considered normal if its quantity and location corresponds to gender and age

Cosmetic defect or disease

Leg hairs are not as harmless as they seem at first glance. Of course, they themselves are not considered a disease and are among the cosmetic defects that can cause exclusively moral harm.

A completely different matter is the reasons that led to excess hair growth. In medical practice, the diseases are called hypertrichosis and hirsutism.

Hirsutism

The term “hirsutism” refers to excessive male-pattern hair growth that is observed in women. Thermal hair, unlike vellus hair, is quite coarse, dark and long. Male hair growth affects areas such as the chin, upper chest, abdomen and back.

Photo of hereditary hirsutism

The presence of such hairs on the legs and arms, in the lower back, abdomen and around the nipples is considered normal and does not require diagnosis or treatment. Therefore, if a teenage girl experiences such a sharp increase in the number of hairs, do not rush to panic and start fighting with your own hands, it will not be successful and effective.

All you can do is choose the right method of hair removal or depilation, but more on that later.

It is worth noting that hirsutism is an exclusively female disease that does not affect the stronger half of humanity

Hypertrichosis

Unlike hirsutism, hypertrichosis is more difficult to diagnose by visual examination due to the fact that excessive hair growth occurs in areas of the skin where hairs are normal.

The patient's age, ethnicity and gender are taken into account. The thing is that hair growth in such areas will be the norm for an adult woman, but in a 6-year-old girl it can indicate serious pathologies and disorders that are hidden deep in the body.

Rich hair on the legs is a common occurrence for women of Mediterranean people, but for women of Asian origin this is completely uncharacteristic. To establish a diagnosis, all these facts come together, helping to identify not only the cause, but also to choose a method that will answer the question of how to reduce hair growth on the legs.

Looking for reasons

There are many reasons for such an unpleasant phenomenon as excess hair growth; in addition, a number of them are common to hirsutism and hypertrichosis

Doctors have identified several types of hirsutism:

• genetic or familial hirsutism;
• disease due to high levels of male hormones;
• idiopathic hirsutism;
• drug-induced hirsutism.

When it's about hormones

The concept of hyperandrogenism refers to a high level of male hormones in the female body. The most dangerous causes are adrenal gland diseases and Stein-Leventhal syndrome.

In the first case, hair grows strongly due to the fact that the body releases substances that are precursors to male sex hormones. In body tissues they are converted into testosterone. The same surge occurs in a disease known as congenital virilizing adrenal hyperplasia.

Note! Hair growth can also be affected by a tumor in the lungs, which is capable of synthesizing hormones that affect the functioning of the adrenal glands.

Unfortunately, a serious illness - Stein-Leventhal syndrome - is increasingly being diagnosed in adolescents. The brain intensively stimulates the work of the ovaries, in which cells develop that convert ZPG into MPG.

The nature of such transformations is not fully understood, but, in addition to excess hair growth, it leads to menstrual irregularities, the appearance of hypertrichosis and infertility.

Hair growth as a genetic trait

If a child at the age of 4 has dark and thick hairs on his arms and legs, and studies of the endocrine system do not show any malfunction of the organ, there is a high probability that we are talking about familial hirsutism. This is the only type of disease that cannot be cured.

Drug-induced hirsutism

To avoid falling into the “trap” of medications, carefully read the side effects section of the instructions.

The instructions for the drug warn about the possibility of hirsutism. The most common side effects are corticosteroids, which include hydrocortisone, cortisone and prednisolone.

Idiopathic hirsutism

You will not find any visible causes of the disease, nor will doctors find it. In theory, it is believed that such hirsutism is rooted in excessive enzyme production and too much sensitivity of the hair follicles.

And while the pharmaceutical industry does not offer remedies that eliminate the cause, you will have to use cosmetic methods of hair removal and depilation.

Note! In the case of hypertrichosis, the most unfavorable is the congenital form, indicating the presence of a genetic syndrome.

Reasons for appearance

There are many reasons why acne appears on the back, front, inner and outer sides of the thigh. Skin rashes are caused by a variety of factors. They may be:

• hyperhidrosis (excessive work of sweat glands);
• inflammatory process occurring in hair follicles;
• hormonal changes during the period of active sexual development;
• allergic reaction to the cosmetics used;
• insufficient adherence to personal hygiene rules, skin contamination;
• lack of air (poor breathability of clothing);
• underwear made from non-natural (synthetic) fabrics.

Factors that increase the risk of disease:

• vitamin deficiency, poor nutrition;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• weakness of the immune system;
• parasitic and viral infections;
• drinking water of poor quality;
• sudden change in climatic conditions.

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Increased sweating

Occurs as a response to overheating of the body in the summer under the influence of high temperatures or due to unjustified wrapping of the limbs while in a warm room. This is how the body tends to cool down faster. Frequent washing and selection of loose-fitting trousers and dresses made from natural, breathable fabrics (linen, viscose, cotton, wool) will help reduce sweating in the heat.

Folliculitis

Develops as a result of incorrectly performed depilation of the legs. As a result of such manipulation, hairs grow into the skin, the process is accompanied by pain, redness in the problem area, and burning.

Acne or acne

It develops during the active release of sex hormones during the maturation of the body. The area of ​​the face, back, buttocks, thighs, and genitals is often affected.

Cosmetics and household chemicals

Aggressive substances contained in washing powders, shampoos, creams and soaps can lead to an allergic reaction. Allergies can also be caused by the presence of individual intolerance to the constituent components of cosmetics and detergents.

Hormone imbalance

Hormonal imbalances are observed during:

• adolescence;
• bearing a child;
• postpartum period;
• menopause.

The cause of excess secretion of hormones or their deficiency may be thyroid dysfunction.

Parasites, infection or cold

If acne appears on the inner thigh, this may be a consequence of:

• demodex (infestation with mites living under the skin);
• lesions by molluscum contagiosum, bedbugs;
• chicken pox;
• scarlet fever or measles;
• herpes;
• pyoderma (infection with streptococcus, staphylococcus);
• prolonged hypothermia.

Eczema, psoriasis

The factor determining their formation is genetic predisposition. They appear as small red or pink pimples. The lesions peel and itch.

Stress

Emotional experiences are accompanied by the release of large amounts of adrenaline into the blood. It stimulates the sebaceous glands and provokes acne.

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Excessive keratinization

An anomaly appears due to excessive dryness of the skin. Dead epithelial cells do not peel off, but harden and remain on the surface, covering the pores and sebaceous ducts.

Increased hairiness in children and adolescents

Eleven-year-old Singaporean Supatre Sasufan suffers from a rare disease - Ambras syndrome, which another 50 people in the world are unsuccessfully struggling with.

1. Heterotopia (limited and universal) is associated with intrauterine developmental defects. The disease, in addition to the fact that the child has black and coarse hair on the body and limbs, is manifested by a number of anomalies in the structure of the teeth, nails, sebaceous and sweat glands. Limited hairiness is selective in nature and looks like extensive birthmarks covered with hairs.
2. With heterochrony, children develop premature secondary sexual characteristics. In addition to increased hairiness in the extremity area, early facial hair growth is added. The cause of the disease lies in the malfunction of the pituitary gland.
3. Pathogenesis is caused by organic lesions of the central nervous system (encephalitis, brain tumors) and severe endocrine diseases (diabetes, acromegaly).

Hair on the body of a newborn does not always indicate a disease; in most cases, it disappears on its own by the age of 4-7 months

Advice! If a teenager, in addition to the abundant appearance of body hair, experiences obesity, redistribution of fatty tissue, high blood pressure, and numerous stretch marks, be sure to visit an endocrinologist. All of the above symptoms may indicate Cushing's syndrome.

Compare and choose

Before you get rid of annoying and out of place hairs once and for all, compare the available methods and choose the best one for you

Having established the reason why hair grows on your legs, it’s time to choose the appropriate method that will get rid of it.

To prevent hair from growing and disturbing its unattractive appearance, cosmetology has developed many methods that differ in principle, effectiveness and cost.

Treatment

You can get rid of acne on your skin on your own. But to avoid side effects and unwanted manifestations, you should definitely consult a specialist.

Medicines

Medicines and cosmetics against rashes are prescribed in accordance with the established diagnosis.

The following medications are prescribed:

• "Zinerit";
• "Dalacin";
• Vishnevsky ointment;
• zinc or sulfur ointment (if there are ulcers),
• gel "Skinoren";
• vitamin complexes;
• streptocidal ointment, Amoxil (antibiotics used for inflammation);
• antihistamines (Suprastin, Zyrtec, Zodak) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• antiseptic lotions, tonics.

Advanced pimples and severe acne are removed using liquid nitrogen. Such manipulations are carried out only in specialized clinics.

Folk remedies

Traditional medicine helps to cope with acne. Effective are:

1. Tincture of calendula, chamomile (you can add coltsfoot), aloe juice: they rub the skin in the affected areas.
2. Tar soap.
3. Turmeric: powder is mixed with vegetable oil in a ratio of 8:5, applied to the problem area. The procedure is carried out every day until complete recovery.
4. Garlic. Its juice is used to treat pathological neoplasms. You can make a mask by applying chopped garlic paste to the painful area, previously lubricated with olive oil.
5. Sea salt. Warm salt baths are recommended to be taken daily: they soften and soothe the skin.
6. Lemon juice, tea tree extract.
7. Fir oil.
8. A scrub made from shower gel and table salt. Used if there is no inflammation. As a solid component, you can take coffee or ground oatmeal.
9. Linen masks: the product is mixed in water until thick, painful areas are lubricated with it, left for a quarter of an hour, then washed off.

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Acne removal

You cannot squeeze pimples or remove them yourself, as this can lead to infection.

It is recommended to cauterize them with iodine.

Conclusion

From the above, we can conclude that hair on men’s legs is the norm, as well as a small amount of it on women’s legs. Increased hair growth, accompanied by genetic or endocrine disorders, is a completely different matter. Be attentive to your health, because, as you know, only a healthy body can be beautiful. In conclusion, we offer an interesting and educational video in this article.

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Text \ Photo Victoria BOLSHOVA Posted 09.29.2015

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Prevention

Preventive measures to prevent the appearance of acne on the thighs in women and men are to:

• keep the body clean at all times;
• in case of severe sweating, especially in summer, it is necessary to perform water procedures several times a day;
• wear loose, ventilated natural clothing;
• Healthy food;
• regularly eat fresh vegetables and fruits;
• Avoid infections and contacts with people suffering from this pathology.

It should be remembered that pimples on the thighs can be an indicator of diseases of the internal organs. To exclude the presence of skin pathologies and the possibility of developing serious complications, when the first alarming signs appear, you should consult a dermatologist.

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