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Suggest Treatment For Foul Smelling Pus-filled Pimple On Pubic Area
Hi, I have noticed a pimple on my pubic area, it has been 3 days now and it is growing. I keep popping it and oozes a very foul smelling pus, brown in colour and bleeds a bit. I am 24 and always using condoms with my partner for a year now. Should I be worried?
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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The lesion is likely due to infection of a hair follicle in the pubic area, this is called folliculitis.
This can evolve to cause an abscess which is a localized collection of pus.
Pus is commonly mixed with blood.
The abscess may need to be incised and drained, this is the definitive treatment for an abscess. This is a simple in office procedure.
Antibiotics are also likely needed.
I hope this helps
The lesion is likely due to infection of a hair follicle in the pubic area, this is called folliculitis.
This can evolve to cause an abscess which is a localized collection of pus.
Pus is commonly mixed with blood.
The abscess may need to be incised and drained, this is the definitive treatment for an abscess. This is a simple in office procedure.
Antibiotics are also likely needed.
I hope this helps
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