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Red Bump

by 1302, Feb 14, 2009 10:35PM
I noticed a red bump in my pubic region it is a single bump and when i tried to pop it blood came out. Could this be an ingrown hair?
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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Feb 15, 2009 06:38PM
To: 1302
Hello,

Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough,but it sounds like folliculitis or boils. Folliculitis is the inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin.

Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing or blockage of the follicle. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph).

Pls keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful.In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed.Pls consult a dermatologist in that case.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.


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