red spots

[ann861]

My boyfriend shaved his pubic area about 5 months ago and when he did that he got really bad razor burn. The razor burn never went away. There are red spots all where he shaved and they are still here. They dont hurt him and dont normally itch. I dont know what it is. I have been checked for STD's and previous to this so did he. it couldnt be an STD. could you help me.

[willsizer]

Bactroban is awesome.  I get the same so called folliculitis on my neck and it *****!  I apply bactroban on the infected area once or twice a week and it solves the issue every time.  Have him see a dermatologist and ask for bactroban or munipriocinit will save his life!!

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

As you have noticed this post shaving , chances are that this could be folliculitis.

This could be folliculitis, dermatitis, or allergic reaction. In most individuals there are outbreaks of folliculitis from time to time.

Folliculitis is infection and inflammation of the hair follicles. The condition may be superficial (i.e., on the surface of the skin) or deep within the follicles.The most common cause of folliculitis is infection by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.

Folliculitis symptoms can appear independent of infection. Exposure of the skin to certain chemicals, especially oils and tars, can trigger an outbreak. People with depressed immune systems, diabetes, or obesity have a greater risk of contracting folliculitis than the general population.

Be extremely careful about personal hygiene. Application of antiseptic washes may help prevent recurrences. A topical antibiotic cream, mupirocin (Bactroban®), has been effective at reducing bacterial colonization in the nostrils. It is applied twice daily for a week and is repeated every 6 months.

Let us know if you need any other information and consult a skin specialist if the lesion is persistent.

Regards.