rash/pimples in pubic region

I have recently developed razor-burn like bumps in my pubic region. I am female, and shave regularly. At first, I wasn't concerned and thought this was just razor burn. However, it has shown up and gone away 3-4 times in the past ~2 weeks. What could this be?

Also, I cannot currently see a doctor and need treatment I could easily get OTC.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be due to folliculitis. 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.They are also very common after shaving and waxing. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph).

Pls keep the area clean and apply somecold compresses. 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 on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.

[tabbygurl]

I have these dark and dry spots around my private area. I'm a female and these bumps and spots started appearing when I shave. So I stopped shaving but for months now it won't go away. I don't know if it's some kind of STD but it really looks like razor bumps but IT WON"T GO AWAY AND I"M REALLY SCARED. I've been to clinic and gotten blood tests but none of the doctors didn't find anything in my wrong in my blood systems.