Red Lump/bump on my pubic region

[pistontest]

four days ago, i shaved my pubic region. everything was fine and i noticed a pimple. The pimple on my pubic region is normal, it isn't red and it isn't itchy. I know it will go away in time. But the day after I shaved, i noticed a reddening part on my pubic region, just near the left side. There's a lump and it feel like something's inside. When I press it, there's pain but not very painful though. Just weak pain. It's been four days and there's nothing erupting, no blisters, the red part still remains there and it doesn't even spread. But yesterday, near the red part where there's a lump was itchy.. but i looked at it today and it didn't spread. (Thank God). Is it razor burn? or razor bumps? Please help. Will it go away on its own? What do you think it is? Please help. Thank you

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Since the lump has appeared after shaving,so it sounds like an infected hair follicle or boil. Boils are caused by infection of the hair follicle by staph aureus. Apply warm compresses on the boil and keep the area clean.Drainage of the boil is done only when it becomes soft and forms a head.Take some over the counter pain reliever and consult a doctor for examination and antibiotics prescription.Also apply Neopsorin or Mupirocin on the bump.

I hope that helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.

[pistontest]

The lump is now turning to a purplish violet color and I feel no more lump or pain