red pimples on groin

[angelina123]

i never had sex with anyone
i have a wart on my index finger for a while i have a medicated plaster on it
my parents have been having itching problems near the genitals and have been applying some cream on it
recently i cut my pubic hair
i just noticed the red pimples on my groin
there is about 4
they are red and circle bumps, small circle shape like pimples
i just noticed now
could the wart have spread to my groin???
did i catch something from my parents???
do i have an std?
i am extremely scared
please do reply soon!
i can post a photo of it...?

[angelina123]

and before i took a bath, it seemed a bit flaky, now it is red after the bath

[angelina123]

doesn't feel itchy
but groin where the pubic hair is, is rough and very hairy

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

I cannot confirm anything without examination,but it sounds like 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,shaving 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 on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.

[angelina123]

Hello,

Yes I believe it is folliculitis from readings on the internet.

For now, my queries are...
Are the topical antiseptics purchasable at a pharmacy? Are they over the counter products or I can pick it up from a shelf? How much do they cost?

Also, I live in Scarborough, Ontario, are you from the same area? I'm having a hard time finding a female dermatologist:(

I really appreciate your contribution. I will keep you posted, and will certainly have more queries :P

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Unfortunately I am not from Ontario,but the topical antibiotics creams are available over the counter and you can get it from any pharmacist.However for the oral antibiotics,a prescription from a dermatologist is needed.But I believe that the bumps will go away after cleaning and topical antibiotics.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.