Acne on the legs of women very often occurs in the winter season. This is due to the fact that air does not penetrate under warm clothes, the skin “breathes” badly, begins to sweat. At the same time, sebum clogs the pores, they become inflamed. In many cases, irritation appears as a result of external factors. These, in particular, include high boots or nylon tights.
It should be noted that for most women, acne on the legs is the same problem as rashes on the face. To effectively get rid of them, you need to know the exact cause of their occurrence.
Often a rash appears as a result of hormonal failure. But in this case, not only acne appears on the legs, but also on other parts of the body (chest, back, face). Typically, this phenomenon occurs in adolescence.
As already mentioned, seasonal rashes can be a skin reaction to clothing. In addition, with a lack of vitamins (which, as a rule, happens in the spring), acne on the legs may appear.
In some cases, rashes are not related to seasonality. In this case, red acne on the legs may appear. After some time, they may disappear, and then appear again. In this case, it often happens that acne on the legs itches. This condition, most likely, is a skin reaction to hygiene, cosmetics, as well as household chemicals. In this case, it is necessary to identify the irritant and exclude contact with it. As a rule, after taking such measures, rashes pass. It should also be noted that there may be an allergy to certain foods, drugs. When identifying an allergen, you should pay attention to your diet.
A common cause of rashes on the legs is shaving. In this case, pay attention to the hair removal machine. To prevent skin microtrauma, it should be equipped with a floating head. The blades on the machine should be made of high quality steel (high carbon), which does not rust and delicately copes with the removal of hairs. In addition, moisturizing strips must be present on it without fail. In this case, the procedure will become less traumatic. It should be noted that many women experience irritation after it, simply because this method of hair removal is simply not suitable for them. In this case, it is advisable to try the laser or wax method.
If the rashes are not caused by allergies, clothing, or hair removal, then you can try to get rid of them at home using products containing salicylic acid. For example, salicylic ointment. However, it must be remembered that almost all ointments, gels, acne creams have a drying effect. Therefore, if after ten days the skin began to peel noticeably, but acne remained, then it is best to consult a doctor.
If small pimples appear on the legs, you can try to wipe them with tincture of chamomile or calendula. Vitamin A supplementation may also be beneficial. It is recommended that you only begin with a prophylactic dosage, as large volumes can cause side effects. Effective against acne on the legs are creams and ointments containing retinol and its derivatives. Such funds include “Videstim”, “Radevit”. If pimples become inflamed, accompanied by soreness, you can apply Skinoren ointment.
Before using any remedy, you must consult your doctor. And the best thing is not to engage in self-diagnosis and to choose a remedy yourself. For this, there are specialists who will prescribe tests and, based on their results, will select the optimal treatment.