Hormonal, cystic, or just plain random, acne comes in many forms.
In fact, acne is the eighth most common disease in the world, perPubMed.
So, if you struggle with blemishes, rest assured that you’re far from alone.
In recent years, theacne positivity movement on Instagramhas taken over.
The hashtag is about embracing blemishes and natural skin texture.
Celebrities, too, have made their stance on the movement clear.
In December 2020,Keke Palmerposted a series of no make-up selfies highlighting her acne.
Products like brightly-coloredpimple patcheshave also become popular since the emergence of the social media-led #acnepositivity movement.
Keep in mind, however, these blemishes often form for different reasons entirely.
Your razor could be the culprit
Chances are those bumps on your legs aren’t actually pimples.
Really, they’re probably a result of inflamed hair particles, known specifically as folliculitis.
According to board-certified dermatologist Annie Chiu viaByrdie, “Folliculitis presents as small red bumps or white-headed pimples.
The bumps tend to center around leg hairseven the thinnest ones can be inflamed.”
But, what causes folliculitis?
Also, don’t underestimate the power of soaking in a dirty hot tub.
This will ensure that the area is clean, preventing possible bacterial or fungal infections.
Exfoliating before shaving will raise ingrown hair to the surface, preventing folliculitis as well.
However, this condition is actually a result of keratin plugging-up hair follicles (viaHealthline).
Digging into or picking at skin can result in infection or result in long-term scarring.
According to board-certified dermatologist Dendy Engelman, M.D.
