Originally Posted by dietrologia
The title kind of says it all.
The more I run or bike, the more I get these small raised welts of irritation on the top of my thighs. Maybe one or two a week. They're almost like pimples or whiteheads. Reason suggests they may arise from my loose shorts rubbing against my thighs, but I'm not so sure.
Does anyone else experience this? What do you do to prevent them? I hate these things -- they're disgusting.
Sounds like you have clogged pores or ingrown hairs due to sweating. Try cleaning the affected area with rubbing alcohol to unclog the pores.