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Suggest Treatment For Infection In The Pubic Area

Hi, I believe I have a staph infection in my pubic area, but I m not sure. At first I believed it was ingrown hairs, but there seem to be boils covering a large area now. I m trying not to pop them or irritate the area further, but some pop on their own and they are itchy and somewhat painful. Should I see my gyno? I m very anxious about what this could be. I am hoping a round of antibiotics/corticosteriod cream could help clear it up.
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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Hello,
Thanks for the query.
You might have developed Folliculitis.
Folliculitis is a bacterial infections.
Treatment is with antibiotics but the choice of antibiotics should be based on culture and sensitivity tests.
Please meet a dermatologist and request to do culture and sensitivity test on pus obtained from the lesion for exact diagnosis.
Once the exact bacteria is known, specific treatment can be given.
Improper use of antibiotic can lead to resistance.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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Suggest Treatment For Infection In The Pubic Area

Hello, Thanks for the query. You might have developed Folliculitis. Folliculitis is a bacterial infections. Treatment is with antibiotics but the choice of antibiotics should be based on culture and sensitivity tests. Please meet a dermatologist and request to do culture and sensitivity test on pus obtained from the lesion for exact diagnosis. Once the exact bacteria is known, specific treatment can be given. Improper use of antibiotic can lead to resistance. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you a good health. Thank you