Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. You might be having an ingrown hair folliculitis. Folliculitis is the inflammation of a hair follicle caused by bacterial or viral infection, chemical irritation, or physical injury Lesions usually consist of asymptomatic erythematous perifollicular papules or pustules, but pustules may be painful or itchy and surrounded by erythema with a central hair present Folliculitis usually responds to antiseptic washes, warm compresses, and ointments like topical antibiotics Precautions for preventing it from happening include Good personal hygiene is the best preventive measure, especially in hot, humid conditions and in situations that might lead to transmission from others (eg, showers and locker rooms in gyms) Avoid sharing of personal items (towels, razors) Avoid exposure to other likely sources of contamination, or ensure that they have been properly cleaned (eg, wrestling mats and other equipment used in contact sports, hot tubs) Hope this helps