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What Causes Bumps On The Pelvic Region?

Have few bumps right below my belt line in front but above my penis. They appears and usually get a head on them. 4 or five in last three weeks. I work in a factory that uses a lot of fiberglass insulation but it has never been a bother in this area. I apply cortisone cream and they seem to go away but noticed one coming back yesterday.
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Hi, thanks for your question.

Those pubic rashes always brings two diagnoses to mind. Tinea cruris, which is a fungal infection of the groin area, and pubic lice infestation which is caused by lice which feeds on human blood.

Based on the above, I would suggest you get an over-the-counter antifungal cream such as clotrimazole, apply it and keep the area dry and clean. Furthermore, ensure not to wear tight-fitting underwears as these could keep the area moist and encourage fungal growth.

If the antifungal cream doesn't clear it off, then our differential- pubic lice would be more likely. For this you would get medicated shampoos which you can apply on the area to eliminate the lice.

You should feel better after applying the above. However, if you feel no relief after all of these, please kindly visit your primary care doctor.

I hope I have answered your question,

Best wishes.

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What Causes Bumps On The Pelvic Region?

Hi, thanks for your question. Those pubic rashes always brings two diagnoses to mind. Tinea cruris, which is a fungal infection of the groin area, and pubic lice infestation which is caused by lice which feeds on human blood. Based on the above, I would suggest you get an over-the-counter antifungal cream such as clotrimazole, apply it and keep the area dry and clean. Furthermore, ensure not to wear tight-fitting underwears as these could keep the area moist and encourage fungal growth. If the antifungal cream doesn t clear it off, then our differential- pubic lice would be more likely. For this you would get medicated shampoos which you can apply on the area to eliminate the lice. You should feel better after applying the above. However, if you feel no relief after all of these, please kindly visit your primary care doctor. I hope I have answered your question, Best wishes.