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Stings, Swollen Tender Bumps With Escapade In Pubic Hair. Insect Bite?

I think I was bit by a small spider or bug in my pubic hair. It was after I put on a pair of Capri pants that were in storage, o felt a couple small stings, now there's 5/6 tiny swollen tender bumps with escapade on them. What bug or spider would have caused it or could it be something else? It itched for a day or so after but now its just a little swollen and tender there ..
Mon, 13 May 2013
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Hi thanks for writing to HCM.It seems you are suffering from boils .It is a infection of hair follicles caused by bacteria.Sometimes insect bites can also lead to secondary infection.Do not try to squeeze them.Keep area dry and clean. Use antibacterial soap.Start applying antibacterial cream like t bact twice daily.You can also take oral antibiotics and oral antiinflmatory drugs.Consult your doctor for it.Take care.
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Stings, Swollen Tender Bumps With Escapade In Pubic Hair. Insect Bite?

Hi thanks for writing to HCM.It seems you are suffering from boils .It is a infection of hair follicles caused by bacteria.Sometimes insect bites can also lead to secondary infection.Do not try to squeeze them.Keep area dry and clean. Use antibacterial soap.Start applying antibacterial cream like t bact twice daily.You can also take oral antibiotics and oral antiinflmatory drugs.Consult your doctor for it.Take care.