Thigh Acne, or otherwise known under Hidradenitus Suppurativa (Cystic Thigh Acne) or Keratosis Pilaris is a serious and treatable disease that needs to be looked after, unlike other acne. It can lead to extreme pain and discomfort for ongoing sufferers as well as embarrassment. It can be seen as a disease, as it is not normal form of body acne. It forms as clusters of CYSTS and BOILS, which will start as tiny pimples and grow with aggravation into large abscesses. They are extremely painful and can cause restricted BODY movement, which means it is bone deep!
But no worries, ThighAcne.com is here to treat your Thigh Acne, as our brand states. Why do these things appear? Well you can find detailed info at our page, Thigh Acne Causes. Originally, flare ups of acne on the thigh, is like any other body acne, caused by perspiration, clogging of the pores (yes you have pores on your thighs, you have pores all over your body), and hormonal imbalances. Heat has an unusual affect on thigh acne, so keep your sides cool!!! Clothing friction has definitely an effect, so please please, change your underwear, as it causes all acne around the region (genital acne, butt acne!)!!!.
These pimples on your thigh are not normal acne, they WILL lead to SCARRING if not treated properly and as soon as possible. You see, pimples forming on the thigh is placing the body in danger, as this type of acne can easily grow into cystic and boils, eventually leading to a condition called Hidradenitis Supportiva. It’s basically a medical term for severe thigh acne, which has deeper consequences.
Before going to the dermatologist, please read the information on this site carefully. We’ll be the first to tell you, complete healing may not be possible, but there are lasers, and other medical equipment that can help in destroying your thigh acne. Thigh acne sprouts from genetic predispositions, and is not due to hygiene. Although keeping a good hygiene will certainly help keep the acne away on your thighs!
Biggest mistakes victims of thigh acne make is not heading for treatment as soon as pimples appear on the side of your legs. Doctors often misdiagnose treatments, and can become ineffective, temporary and oftentimes harmful. To date, there is no known SUREFIRE cure, just like other body acne, BUT ThighAcne.com will provide the most effective ones to cure your thighs.
Please check out our TREATMENT page, CAUSES, HIDRADENITIS SUPPORTIVA (MEDICAL THIGH ACNE), and if you’d like take a look at some severe thigh acne, check out our image pages.(Please proceed with caution, images can be a little disturbing).