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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Rash In The Groin Area

Posted on Tue, 2 Aug 2016

Question: i've had this rash for about a week now, it does not hurt, but before it came I felt like that area was swollen, what do you think it might be ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload a few more images and provide more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am Dr.Kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

I request you to kindly upload a few more good quality image so that I am better able to visualize the lesion.

Did it appear after shaving?
Are you sexually active?If yes, with single or multiple partners?When was your last sexual contact?and was it protected or unprotected?

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 minutes later)

I rarely shave my pubic hair but I also have a habit of pulling the hair out from to time, my last sexual contact was 4 months ago

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ingrown hair

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Thank you.

This seems like an ingrown hair. I can see hair trapped inside the bumps. Allow the hair to grow longer, it would subside on its own in a few days. However, I suggest you to use a topical antibiotic ointment e.g Neosporin or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily for a few days to help resolve it faster.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar