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Suggest Treatment For Folliculitis In The Genital Area
Question: A few weeks ago I noticed a small flesh colored bump that gradually got bigger and red it doesn't hurt. I am worried. I had protected sex several months ago and nothing since. I used to get waxing on my genital area but recently switched back to shaving. I get a lot of in grown hairs from this so idk what's going on.
Brief Answer:
Possibility of Folliuculitis to be considered
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
From the short description given by you it appears to be folliuculitis (infection of hair follicles).
I would require additional information about it
1. What is the exact location where you are getting the bumps?
2. Does it rupture and leads on to discharge of our pus like material?
3. Is there itching?
Apart from this information it would also be helpful if you could provide clinical photograph.
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS, MS, MCH
Consultant Surgeon
Possibility of Folliuculitis to be considered
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
From the short description given by you it appears to be folliuculitis (infection of hair follicles).
I would require additional information about it
1. What is the exact location where you are getting the bumps?
2. Does it rupture and leads on to discharge of our pus like material?
3. Is there itching?
Apart from this information it would also be helpful if you could provide clinical photograph.
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS, MS, MCH
Consultant Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No it doesn't itch I punctured it with a needle it bled and I try to squeeze it and it doesn't pop like a normal in grown hair how ever a small amount of pus comes out a very minute amount. it's located on my mons pubis it's not near my vaginal opening this website will not let me post a picture or at least I don't know how ... It doesn't give me any pain until I start messing with it
Brief Answer:
More likely to be Folliuculitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms
From the description given so far it's likely to be Folliuculitis which is infection of hair follicles causing a pin head swelling which gives out pus when squeezed or punctured.
You can send photograph for confirmation. Either you can upload it in image uploader available or mail it to
YYYY@YYYY
With subject line as
"Attention Dr Deepak Kishore Kaltari"
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
More likely to be Folliuculitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms
From the description given so far it's likely to be Folliuculitis which is infection of hair follicles causing a pin head swelling which gives out pus when squeezed or punctured.
You can send photograph for confirmation. Either you can upload it in image uploader available or mail it to
YYYY@YYYY
With subject line as
"Attention Dr Deepak Kishore Kaltari"
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok I attached pictures in the section update reports
Brief Answer:
It is folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms
Thanks for providing clinical photograph. It is definitely folliculitis.
I would suggest the following remedy
1. Hot Seitz bath: To a tub of lukewarm water add handful of common table salt. Sit in it for 15 - 20 minutes followed by bath. It will reduce the inflammation
2. Local application of Mupirocin Ointment : After cleaning and drying the area, apply the ointment 3- 4 times a day
3. Wear cotton Panty: Synthetic material may aggravate the lesion.
4. Tablet Augmentin( C0-amoxiclav ) 1 gm twice a day for 5 days: it will help erradication of staphylococcal aureus bacteria and prevent recurrence.
Next time you shave or use chemical depiliation apply Mupirocin ointment following it for 3-4 days.
Take Care
Best Regards
Deepak
It is folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms
Thanks for providing clinical photograph. It is definitely folliculitis.
I would suggest the following remedy
1. Hot Seitz bath: To a tub of lukewarm water add handful of common table salt. Sit in it for 15 - 20 minutes followed by bath. It will reduce the inflammation
2. Local application of Mupirocin Ointment : After cleaning and drying the area, apply the ointment 3- 4 times a day
3. Wear cotton Panty: Synthetic material may aggravate the lesion.
4. Tablet Augmentin( C0-amoxiclav ) 1 gm twice a day for 5 days: it will help erradication of staphylococcal aureus bacteria and prevent recurrence.
Next time you shave or use chemical depiliation apply Mupirocin ointment following it for 3-4 days.
Take Care
Best Regards
Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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