Blackheads on inner thighs

ChihuahuaMomma · Nov 8, 2007, 10:34 PM

I have the same thing....I'm also curious...I get blackheads all over the place...what's the deal?

mushroom23 · Nov 9, 2007, 05:45 AM

I have them for awhile. I have tried so many things I wish someone could tell me what to do.

PrettyLady · Nov 9, 2007, 04:47 PM

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i Have blckheads on my inner thighs and butt. I also have really dark skin on my inner thighs. How do I take care of this?

To remove unwanted blackheads, trying using an exfoliating cleanser or a mild scrub. I also recommend using an alpha hydroxy cream. Alpha hydroxy acid creams will exfoliate your skin and clear away the blackheads. This also improves skin texture, and helps fade dark spots and discolorations on the skin.

ChihuahuaMomma · Nov 9, 2007, 05:33 PM

I've tried all sorts of scrubs...scrubbing them won't work because they are implanted deep into your pores...

Now, I squeeze them out and then apply por refining astrigent, and even that didn't work.

I can think of nothing short of going to a dermatologist.

ammie · Oct 7, 2008, 04:17 PM

What works is a topical antibiotic called Metronidizol (the gel used for bacterial vaginal infections). It works - smooth it on your thighs after your shower every day, twice a day is best -- keep the area clean and dry, and in a couple weeks they will be gone. Another thing you can try(the results are not as fast or as good) is cleansing your thighs with a good cleanser, like black soap and using an exfolient scrub like an alpha hydroxy exfolient scrub. After you get rid of them make sure to exfoliate the area every day. The skin in that area is sluggish to exfoliate itself and the dead skin on top of oil is what causes the blackheads. Squeezing doesn't work. Good luck.

redstars24 · Dec 11, 2008, 01:29 AM

I found this and it might be useful since I experience the same thing:

Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition that looks like small goose bumps, which are actually dead skin cells that build up around the hair follicle.

Description
Keratosis pilaris is a disorder that occurs around the hair follicles of the upper arms, thighs, and sometimes the buttocks. It presents as small, benign bumps or papules that are actually waxy build-ups of keratin. Normally skin sloughs off. However, around the hair follicle where the papules form, the keratinized skin cells slough off at a slower rate, clogging the follicles.

This is generally thought to be a genetic disorder, although the symptoms of keratosis pilaris are often seen with ichthyosis and allergic dermatitis. It can also be observed in people of all ages who have either inherited it, have a vitamin A deficiency or have dry skin. Keratosis pilaris is a self-limiting disorder that disappears as the person ages. It can become more severe when conditions are dry such as during the winter months or in dry climates.

ramonita · Jul 5, 2009, 06:47 PM

I have manny black heads on my inner thighs and butt what can I do to take care of this problem

davidotero41 · Feb 6, 2011, 09:05 PM

Hello Everyone, This is a real embarressing problem and your selfesteem goes out the window. What I'm about to say might be funny to others and helpful to those who need it. A lot of warm compress, Like a small hand towel. Leave it there for a few minutes.Then you can squeeze them out, if you can't you can get a needle and use the side where you insert the thread to remove the blackhead.(Lemons) Yes! Cut a lemon in Half and rub it in the area of your blackheads and dark spots.GOOD LUCK!

nikki1234 · Mar 29, 2011, 07:57 AM

Hi there,

This is a very common problem. Well I have experienced burning between my inner thigh resulting to blackheads. I have had this problem for 10years since I was 15years.
Since I turned 15 I was overweight, so my inner thighs rub. Usually friction causes burning, burning causes discomfort resulting to blackheads. It helps to scrub the problem area gently. Then use a lightening lotion to improve darkness. Wear clean cotton pants. On another see your GP he will refer you to a dermatologist. Good luck.
One more thing do not use lightening or fading cream durning the day or before any out door activity, the reason being that you are likely to sweat. I have been using lightening lotion between my inner thigh for 3weeks continiously and I have seen a vast improvement.

Blackheads on inner thighs

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