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How Can Pimples In The Armpit And Pubic Regions After Shaving Be Treated?
Question: I trimmed my under arms and pubic hair before I decides to shave them to give a neater look. after 14 days before I was about to re-trim them I noticed a cluster of small bumps under one of my underarms ( pic attached) and some dry marks and pimples on my pubic area. I suspect the pimples on my pibic area as due to underwear stretch amdand sweating due to hotter weather in this region but I'm not sure. I had sex several times with 2 different partners during these days. imjust concerned to know if these symptoms are normal?
Brief Answer:
It is simply folliculitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In these pics it is most likely due to infection of hair follicles called folliculitis could be bacterial or fungal infection.
If not having a fever or other symptoms you can apply antifungal cream or powder.
As you had sexual exposure with different partners keep watch on any new symptoms.
Hope you found it useful.
Regards,
Dr. Richa Agarwal, OBGYN
It is simply folliculitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In these pics it is most likely due to infection of hair follicles called folliculitis could be bacterial or fungal infection.
If not having a fever or other symptoms you can apply antifungal cream or powder.
As you had sexual exposure with different partners keep watch on any new symptoms.
Hope you found it useful.
Regards,
Dr. Richa Agarwal, OBGYN
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