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Have Little Redness Around Pubic Hair. What Should Be Done?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Dec 2012
Question: i have a little redness around pubic hair it been there for couple week doesnt feel itchy only feel warm more like a rubbing feeling
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (3 hours later)
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The redness that is persistent for a couple of weeks is likely to be due to dermatitis.
You can apply 1% hydrocortisone ointment for symptomatic relief.
Most of the times such minor rashes do subside on taking general measures like-
Avoid sharing your clothes, towel, and soaps with others and avoid bathing in common pool. Use cotton inner-wears and avoid tight clothing and its continuous use more than 10-12 hours.
For the mild itching, taking an oral antiallergic like Fexofenadine will help.
In case the symptoms are persistent then you may need to consult a dermatologist for stronger prescription medicines.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Have Little Redness Around Pubic Hair. What Should Be Done?

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The redness that is persistent for a couple of weeks is likely to be due to dermatitis.
You can apply 1% hydrocortisone ointment for symptomatic relief.
Most of the times such minor rashes do subside on taking general measures like-
Avoid sharing your clothes, towel, and soaps with others and avoid bathing in common pool. Use cotton inner-wears and avoid tight clothing and its continuous use more than 10-12 hours.
For the mild itching, taking an oral antiallergic like Fexofenadine will help.
In case the symptoms are persistent then you may need to consult a dermatologist for stronger prescription medicines.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.