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How Do I Get Rid Of Foliculitus On My Pubic Area?
Hi, i have foliculitus on my pubic area which always brings up several boil type things..i suffer with them on my legs but not to the extent that i have in this pubic area. how do i get rid of these, they are painful and very swollen ...i have tried hibiclense anti bacterial wash, vinegar, and surgical spirit in the hope it will dry them out but no luck???
Wed, 19 Mar 2014
Hi,
I can understand your concern for folliculitis problem in pubic area.
If I were your dermatologist then presumptively would have preferred to apply fluticasone with mupirocin cream. You can take an antihistamine and pain killer such as loratadine and paracetamol for twice a day if itching is present.
Do not try to pinch, pop or squeeze the area as it may cause secondary infection of the area.
For the prevention of this situation in future kindly follow the suggestions below:
-You should maintain good hygiene
-Wear cotton clothes and cotton undergarments.
-Keep your self away from hot and humid climate.
- Take two times bath.
- Do not deeply shave the area and do not use any kind of chemicals on the affected area.I suggest you to meet a dermatologist to for proper antibiotic therapy.
All the best
I can understand your concern for folliculitis problem in pubic area.
If I were your dermatologist then presumptively would have preferred to apply fluticasone with mupirocin cream. You can take an antihistamine and pain killer such as loratadine and paracetamol for twice a day if itching is present.
Do not try to pinch, pop or squeeze the area as it may cause secondary infection of the area.
For the prevention of this situation in future kindly follow the suggestions below:
-You should maintain good hygiene
-Wear cotton clothes and cotton undergarments.
-Keep your self away from hot and humid climate.
- Take two times bath.
- Do not deeply shave the area and do not use any kind of chemicals on the affected area.I suggest you to meet a dermatologist to for proper antibiotic therapy.
All the best
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