folicullitis at bikini area

[kysha]

i have been having a very bad rash on my bikini area which seems to get worse after my periods and after a shave. this has gone on for a few years and am getting concerned as it seems to occur more often than usual now . sometimes the folicle will get very infected that it will swell like a small boil that is very painfull and when it bursts will dry up with no treatment what should i do

[kysha]

thank you very much for your advice and i will follow that through and hopefully see how it goes. i will be booking an appointment with my doctor in case it re-occurs and take it from there. i will keep you posted and thank you very much for the advice
Kysha

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

Folliculitis or inflammation of the hair follicles is a very common condition. This usually resolves on its own, and may recur. It  would help to avoid wearing constrictive clothing and to apply warm compress to the area. Topical antibacterial medications or antibacterial soap may also help prevent the infection. Always keep the area clean and dry and try not to avoid manipulating the lesion to prevent secondary infection. If it still persists, it would be best to have it evaluated by your doctor to rule out other causes.

Take care and keep us posted.